Man, 24, dies after being attacked near train station in Crawley as police launch manhunt for suspect
- Air ambulance lifted 24-year-old man to hospital after attack yesterday evening
- Sussex Police say the victim has died following the stabbing in Crawley
- Officers are searching for a suspect who is thought to be known to the victim
A 24-year-old man has died after being attacked near a train station in Crawley as police launch a manhunt for the suspect.
The victim was airlifted to hospital after reportedly being stabbed in Three Bridges, near Crawley in Sussex, on Tuesday evening.
A spokesman from Sussex Police confirmed a manhunt was underway, writing: ‘Sadly, a man has died after sustaining critical injuries in an assault in Russell Way, Crawley, on Tuesday evening.
Armed police were out searching for a suspect last night after a 24-year-old was killed in an attack in Three Bridges, near Crawley
Forensic experts were in Russell Way following the attack on Tuesday night. Police say they are looking for a suspect who was known to the victim
‘We are searching for a suspect known to the victim, but are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.’
Armed police were out with local officers and forensic teams near the Skyfall apartments at around 11pm.
Helicopters were reportedly heard circling overhead in the town following the attack.
MailOnline has approached Sussex Police for a comment.
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