Five robberies and a stabbing took place in a town in the space of two weeks.

Officers were called to the stabbing in Horsham Park on October 7 at around 6pm.

A 20-year-old man from Crawley, an 18-year-old man from East Grinstead and a 21-year-old man from Crawley were all arrested and released on bail with strict conditions.

The robberies took place between September 24 and October 3 in the Horsham Park area.

Four people were arrested in connection with the incidents, including a 17-year-old boy from London who has been released under investigation, an 18-year-old man from Crawley who was released on bail pending further enquiries, and two men, a 20-year-old and a 19-year-old, who were released with no further action.

Since then, patrols have been increased in the Horsham Park area to “deter further crimes and provide reassurance to the community”.

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Investigations are ongoing.

Chief Inspector James Davidson, district commander for Adur, Worthing and Horsham, said: “Horsham is a safe place to be, and we are doing everything we can to ensure you feel safe and are safe in the town.

“Our investigation teams are working hard to ensure those responsible are brought to justice and all lines of enquiry are being followed. There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area to deter further offences and reassure our community.

“We have taken the increase in incidents extremely seriously and as soon as we saw a slight pattern in the robberies, we took action and ensured an increased police presence was in the park. You can expect to see officers there day and night.

“If you have any concerns, feel free to speak with our officers who are there to help.”

A spokesman for the force said: “If you have witnessed a crime, or have any information on any incidents in the area, contact police online or call 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.”