A teenager has been stabbed in Crawley.

The 18 year-old male was in the High Street when he was surrounded by a group of around 10 men of Asian appearance shortly before 5 o’clock Tuesday evening 11th September.

During the altercation which followed, the victim suffered a minor stab wound above the hip.  He was able to get himself to hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the event is asked to contact Sussex Police.