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Murder Investigation In Crawley: Two Men Arrested

Flats in Arthur Road, Crawley, today, as the murder investigation continued. Photos (C) Eddie Mitchell.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation in Crawley after what police are calling a "targeted attack" early on Sunday morning (August 13).

Officers said they responded to a report of a stabbing at a block of flats in Arthur Road around 5.30am.

A man in his 20s died at the scene, though police and paramedics commenced emergency first aid.

His next of kin have been informed and were being supported by specialist officers on Sunday.

Investigators later began searches using a police drone and the National Police Air Service helicopter among other methods.

Police claimed this resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old man from London and a 23-year-old man from Crawley on suspicion of murder.

Both have been transported to custody.

Detective Superintendent Andy Wolstenholme said:

"We are treating this as a targeted attack with no threat to the wider community, and we are not seeking anyone else in connection with it at this time.

"This is a fast-moving investigation and the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area in the meantime.

"Please come forward if you have any information that could assist us."

Anyone with information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Churchtown.

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

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