A man found seriously injured has been taken to hospital.

Emergency services were called at 5.15pm on Wednesday, January 3, after the man was found in Bluebell Close, Crawley.

He was taken to hospital in a “serious condition”, police said.

The Argus: Police in nearby Rathlin RoadPolice in nearby Rathlin Road (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Last night, officers were seen in nearby Plantain Crescent and Rathlin Road.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Initial enquiries suggest the man was assaulted at a different location and there is currently a high police presence in the area while officers work to gather more information.

“Anyone who saw what happened or has any information is asked to contact police quoting serial 960 of 03/01.”