Crawley Town sign Notts County's Karl Hawley on loan

Crawley Town have taken Notts County striker Karl Hawley on loan until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old has been with the Magpies since 2009 and has scored five goals in 31 games for Martin Allen's side this term.

He started his career at Walsall before spells at Raith, Hereford, Carlisle, Preston, Northampton and Colchester.

"Karl was our number one target for a while," manager Steve Evans told the

"He is very excited with the new challenge he is going to have with us at Crawley."