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| Crawley Down: Two women killed and man hurt at house | Crawley Down: Two women killed and man hurt at house |
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| Two women have been found dead and a man seriously hurt at a house in West Sussex. | Two women have been found dead and a man seriously hurt at a house in West Sussex. |
| The women's bodies were discovered outside the property in Hazel Way, Crawley Down, while the man was found inside by police at 10:20 GMT. | The women's bodies were discovered outside the property in Hazel Way, Crawley Down, while the man was found inside by police at 10:20 GMT. |
| Police said the injured man had been arrested on suspicion of murder. | |
| Earlier reports suggested a knife was used in the attack, but Sussex Police have since said "this is not a knife crime". | Earlier reports suggested a knife was used in the attack, but Sussex Police have since said "this is not a knife crime". |
| The force gave no further details about the cause of death. The injured man has been taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. | |
| Det Ch Insp Alex Geldart said: "This is a fast-moving investigation which will see significant police resources deployed to the scene for the foreseeable future. | Det Ch Insp Alex Geldart said: "This is a fast-moving investigation which will see significant police resources deployed to the scene for the foreseeable future. |
| "We are grateful for the support and patience of the local community while we conduct our inquiries. | "We are grateful for the support and patience of the local community while we conduct our inquiries. |
| "My thoughts are very much with the friends and family of the two women who have sadly lost their lives." | "My thoughts are very much with the friends and family of the two women who have sadly lost their lives." |
| The detective said it was an isolated attack with no risk to the public and added: "In response to media speculation I wish to make it absolutely clear that this is not a knife crime." | The detective said it was an isolated attack with no risk to the public and added: "In response to media speculation I wish to make it absolutely clear that this is not a knife crime." |
| Three forensic tents were pitched in the street and forensic investigators could be seen combing the area for evidence. | Three forensic tents were pitched in the street and forensic investigators could be seen combing the area for evidence. |
| A cordon is in place around the houses close to where the bodies were found. | A cordon is in place around the houses close to where the bodies were found. |
| Anyone with information is asked to report online or call 101, quoting Operation Deanland, or ring Crimestoppers. | Anyone with information is asked to report online or call 101, quoting Operation Deanland, or ring Crimestoppers. |
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