Assault at Crawley

22 August 2010

Sussex Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred outside the Centaur Club, Langley Green, Crawley, on
Saturday evening (21 August).

A 30-year-old Polish man, believed from the Crawley area, suffered serious head injuries and is in a critical condition at a London hospital where he was transferred to from the New East Surrey Hospital.

DI Pierre Serra, who is heading the investigation, said: "We are gathering information on what happened outside the club last night that led to this man being so seriously injured. He is in a critical condition and we are urgently seeking his next of kin.

"There had been a private party taking place when we were called at 11.20pm to a disturbance at the club entrance. We are working closely with the club and are urgently appeal for witnesses to contact us."

Four people - a man aged 28 from Westerham, Kent; and women - one 31 from Derbyshire, a 29 year old from Crawley and a 48 year old from Pulborough - are currently in custody in relation to public order offences and assault.

Police are urgently appealing for any witnesses who may have been at the club for a private party or anyone who may have been in the area at the time to contact them on 0845 6070999 quoting Operation Seabrook or serial 1926 of 21/8/10. They can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.