Crawley Down murder suspect ‘still in hospital’

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering two women in Crawley Down remains in hospital under police guard.
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Sussex Police say that the 37-year-old man - who was initially described as being on life support - has now been moved out of intensive care onto a hospital ward.

A spokesman said: “He is no longer in a life threatening/critical condition.

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“Police remain with him and when fit to be discharged and detained, he will be interviewed.”

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The man was arrested after two women were found dead outside a property in Hazel Way, Crawley Down on December 22.

Shocked villagers later paid tribute to schoolteacher Amy Appleton, 32, and Sandy Seagrave, 76, who lost their lives in the attack.