Three Bridges murder Crawley: Police at Russell Way

Police and emergency services were called to Russell Way in the Three Bridges area of Crawley last night.

The area behind the Equiniti Paymaster building off Haslett Avenue was sealed off by police.

A 24-year-old victim was found with serious injuries shortly after 9pm.

Paramedics, an air ambulance doctor and specialists were sent, but were unable to save his life. He was declared dead at the scene.

Armed police were called to the scene, and a suspect who is known to the victim is being hunted by police.

Crime scene investigators in white overalls were seen in Russell Way gathering evidence.

They were seen photographing the area and marking key points in the cordoned off area.

It included putting down markers on the pavement in Russell Way and also inspecting an alleyway at the end of the road which links Haslett Avenue to Coltash Road, over the railway line.

Several police patrol vehicles were at the scene, along with a team of armed response officers and uniformed police to guard the scene.

In a statement Sussex Police said: “A man died from his injuries after being stabbed in Three Bridges, Crawley.

“Emergency services were called to Russell Way at 9pm on Tuesday (October 27), where they found the 24-year-old victim seriously injured.

“He was treated by paramedics and an air ambulance doctor, but despite the specialist care provided was sadly declared dead at the scene.

“A suspect, known to the victim, is being sought by police in connection with the incident, which is believed to be confined to the two people involved.”

Any witnesses or those with information should report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote Operation Parkhead.