- Police confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder
- On Sunday, officers were called shortly after 7 a.m. because of an “altercation.”
- Murder investigations are underway following the incident in Crawley, West Sussex
A young woman was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning after reports of an altercation with a man in a train station car park in West Sussex.
Police have now arrested a 26-year-old man from Crawley on suspicion of murder, who remains in custody.
Metro reports that officers were called to Station Way around 7:10 a.m. following an “altercation.”
After a search near Crawley train station, officers found the victim, who had been stabbed multiple times.
Paramedics treated the woman on site, but unfortunately her death was confirmed a short time later.
A woman was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning after reports of a fight with a man in a train station car park in West Sussex.
Crime scene images show a forensic tent erected at the scene of the incident in Station Way in Crawley, West Sussex.
Shortly after the fatal knife attack on a woman in the early hours of Sunday morning, forensic officers were seen searching the area.
Police are looking for clues as they also confirmed that a 26-year-old man from Crawley had been arrested on suspicion of murder
Officers arrested the man on Stephenson Road, about a mile from Station Way.
Superintendent Rachel Swinney said police were not looking for anyone else.
She said: “This is a tragic incident in which a young woman has lost her life and we are working hard to find out exactly what happened.”
On Sunday, officers were called to Station Way at around 7:10 a.m. after an “altercation” had occurred.
A forensic scientist photographs the scene of the tragedy, which is being treated as a murder
Police confirmed that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident following the arrest of the 26-year-old man.
“Officers were able to quickly arrest a suspect, and we are not currently looking for anyone else.”
“There will now be an increased police presence in this busy area of Crawley while we carry out our investigation.”
“I would urge anyone with concerns to speak to a local officer.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Sussex Police online or on 101, quoting Operation Venn.
