Three Police Officers Seriously Injured During Arrest in Crawley

A 43-year-old man from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after seriously assaulting three police officers during an attempted arrest related to an ongoing investigation on Gossops Drive. The officers sustained significant injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment, though their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. After resisting arrest, the suspect fled to a nearby property but was apprehended following a negotiation and remains in custody. Detective Superintendent Karrie Bohanna condemned the violence toward emergency workers, emphasizing that such attacks are unacceptable and will not be tolerated, while commending the officers for their bravery. Sussex Police are not seeking any other suspects and have requested the public to come forward with any information or relevant footage related to the incident, citing Operation Whitby. The road where the incident occurred was temporarily cordoned off, causing local traffic disruptions, but has since reopened.