Appeal after teenagers seen fighting with weapons in a Crawley park

Police are appealing for information following reports of a fight with weapons in a Crawley park.

On Sunday, 6th of April, at around 3.45pm, it was reported that a group of youths were fighting, some while in possession of weapons, in Maidenbower Park.

Officers attended and the group quickly dispersed into neighbouring streets. Following a search of the area, four teenagers were arrested in connection with the report.

A 14 and 15-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, and for affray.

A further 14-year-old was arrested on suspicion of affray, and a 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. All children were from Crawley and have since been bailed with strict conditions.

Police are appealing for information around the incident, and ask anyone who witnessed, or who has footage that could assist the investigation to make a report.

You can do this via an online reporting form, or by calling 101 quoting reference 711 of 06/04.

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