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Crawley stabbing: Teen dies from injuries near railway station

Eddie Mitchell Police at the scene in CrawleyEddie Mitchell
Sussex Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Monday afternoon

An 18-year-old man has died after he was found with serious stab injuries close to a railway station.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack on Malthouse Road, Crawley, West Sussex, at about 15:20 GMT on Monday.

A 17-year-old boy from Worthing and two 18-year-old men from Horsham and Crawley are being held by police.

An 18-year-old woman from Crawley is also under arrest on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Despite attempts by members of the public and paramedics to save the 18-year-old man, he died at the scene.

Officers carried out an extensive search of the area, assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter, after the incident.

Eddie Mitchell Forensics working at the sceneEddie Mitchell
A tent was erected at the scene of the stabbing in Malthouse Road

Det Ch Insp Debbie White said the man's death was being treating as an isolated incident, with no threat to the wider community.

"Our thoughts remain with the victim's family at this difficult time, and we are determined to find those responsible for this tragic crime and bring them to justice," she added.

Police are appealing for information.

Eddie Mitchell Police at the scene in CrawleyEddie Mitchell
Police remained at the scene of the incident on Tuesday morning
Eddie Mitchell A policeman at the sceneEddie Mitchell
Sussex Police said there was no wider threat to the community
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