TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a wounded man turned up at a hospital.

A 36-year-old had a deep cut to his neck when he presented himself to staff at Crawley Hospital last Thursday morning.

He has since received treatment for the injury.

An investigation was launched, and police have now arrested two men aged 35 and 39 in connection with what the force believes to be an attempted murder.

It is suspected the victim sustained the injuries during an incident in nearby Ifield Road between 10pm last Wednesday and 9.45am the following morning.

The 39-year-old man has been released on bail until March 3, while the 35-year-old has been released on bail until March 7 pending further enquiries.

Sussex Police are now urging anyone with information which could help further their investigation into the incident to come forward.

A force spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which is believed to have taken place between 10pm on Wednesday, February 3, and 9.45am on Thursday, February 4 in Ifield Road, Crawley.

"Anyone with information is urged to report online or call 101 quoting Operation Bookworm.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."