A murder investigation is under way after a body was found last night, Sussex Police said this afternoon (Saturday 23 March).
Police said that a suspect had been arrested and that the victim’s next of kin had been informed.
Sussex Police said: “A murder investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found at an address in Worthing.
“Emergency services were called to a residential block of flats in St Botolph’s Road at 6.30pm on Friday 22 March.
“Sadly, the body of a 72-year-old man was found inside.
“His next of kin are aware and being supported by specialist officers.
“The death is being treated as suspicious at this time.
“A 46-year-old man, from Crawley, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
“Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information about the investigation to come forward.”
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Emmerson, the senior investigating officer, said: “We have launched a murder investigation, and our thoughts are with the man’s family at this extremely difficult time.
“We are extremely keen to speak with anyone with information about what happened.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to anyone who is concerned about this incident.
“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or on 101, quoting Operation Orchid.”
