Witnesses To Attack On Man In Crawley Sought

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 15:49

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a bladed article in Crawley.

The incident occurred in Curteys Walk, Bewbush, around 8.40pm on Thursday 2 January.

The victim, a 22-year-old local man, was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

A further incident occurred in the vicinity of Bewbush shops around 3pm on Monday 13 January. No injuries were recorded on this occasion.

Police swiftly responded to the incident and made a number of arrests.

A 16-year-old boy from Crawley was arrested and charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in public.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 15 January.

A 16-year-old boy from Crawley was arrested and charged with wounding with intent, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, and two counts of possession of a bladed article in public.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 15 January.

A 16-year-old boy from Crawley was arrested and charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in public. He was remanded in custody to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 15 January.

A 44-year-old woman from Crawley, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on conditional bail until 14 April, pending further enquiries.

A 13-year-old girl from Crawley, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and common assault, has been released on conditional bail until 14 April, pending further enquiries.

Police believe the two incidents are linked involving people known to each other, and there is no known risk to the wider public.

Officers will continue to provide a high visibility presence in the area for community reassurance.

Crawley District Commander, Chief Inspector Steve Turner, said:

”We are aware of these violent incidents that have resulted in significant injuries to the victim. Police will not tolerate this sort of behaviour, and the above arrests and outcomes reflect the robust response taken.

“Anyone committing serious violence will be relentlessly pursued and prosecuted for offences.

“We will maintain a high visibility police presence in the area, and we continue to work with our colleagues in the Safer Crawley Partnership in response to this.

"I would encourage residents and communities to help us with information in regard to the above.”

Anyone with any information or video footage of either incident is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1092 of 02/01.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.