Police have released footage of a man they want to identify following a stabbing in Crawley.

Officers would like to speak to a man as part of the ongoing investigation into an incident near a bowling alley.

A man was assaulted near the Hollywood Bowl in Crawley at about 8pm on Wednesday, December 7.

A suspect made off in the direction of The Boulevard.

Officers have now released CCTV from the scene in Crawley Leisure Park.

Police are trying to find the man in the footage. He is white, 5'9" and of medium build.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing a face mask and dark clothing.

The investigation was launched after a man arrived at Crawley hospital with stab wounds. 

He was taken to St George's Hospital in London for further treatment.

Anyone who knows this male, has any relevant information footage from the area at the time of the stabbing is asked to report it to Sussex Police online, or by calling 101 quoting serial 1176 of 07/12.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers, either online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling 0800 555 111.