STUDENTS and staff have been evacuated after gunshots near a college left two people with injuries.

Officers responded to the incident near Crawley College with one man detained at the scene.

Police have confirmed that two people were hurt - although they are not thought to be seriously injured.

Members of the public have been asked to avoid the scene.

A police spokesman said: "We have responded to reports of gunshot fire near Crawley College.

"One man has been detained at the scene.

"Staff and students are being evacuated from the college.

"Two people have suffered injuries, but these are not believed to be serious.

"Please stay away from the area."

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