Police called to ‘man with machete’ in Crawley

Three men have been arrested after police responded to reports of a man armed with a machete in Crawley.
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Officers were called to Goffs Park Road, Crawley, at 9.45am on Monday (November 23) to reports of criminal damage and a man in possession of a machete, said police.

A spokeswoman added: “Fast-time enquiries led officers to a property on Brighton Road, where three men were arrested on suspicion of affray.

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“One man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. All three remain in custody at this time.”

A machete was found and seized from inside the property, said police. No injuries have been reported.