Violent Rampage in Crawley: Man Charged After Brutal Attack on Police Leaving Three Officers Injured
A man has been hit with multiple violent offence charges after a horrific showdown with police in Crawley left three officers hurt.
Chaos on Gossops Drive: Attack During Arrest
The drama unfolded at 2:30pm on Saturday, 31 May 2025, when Sussex Police tried to arrest a suspect at a property on Gossops Drive, Gossops Green. The man went berserk, violently assaulting officers during the attempted arrest.
Suspect Charged with GBH, ABH & Non-Fatal Strangulation
The suspect, 43-year-old Mohammed Rasool, fled into a nearby home but was quickly caught. He now faces serious charges including:
- Grievous Bodily Harm with intent (GBH)
- Two counts of Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)
- Two counts of Non-Fatal Strangulation
Rasool is remanded in custody and will appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 June 2025.
All three injured officers were rushed to hospital. Thankfully, their injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
Police Praise Officers’ Bravery and Condemn Attack
Superintendent Steve Biglands slammed the violent attack and hailed the courage of his officers, saying:
“My colleagues put their own safety at risk to protect the people of Sussex, and they will continue to receive the full support of Sussex Police.”
“Police officers are human beings, and being assaulted while carrying out their duties should never be seen as ‘part of the job’. It is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
The road was closed for several hours as emergency teams handled the chaotic scene.
Community Shock and Call for Justice
This brutal incident has reignited debate over police safety and the tough legal stance against assaults on emergency workers.
Local authorities vow to prosecute violent offenders to the fullest extent and provide full care for injured officers.
Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Sussex Police, quoting Operation Whitby.
