A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the body of a pensioner was found in Worthing.
Sukhjit Bains, 46, from Crawley, was brough to Crawley Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday 25 March) charged with murdering 72-year-old man Michael Martin in Worthing on Friday.
Bains was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court tomorrow.
Sussex Police said: “Emergency services were called to an address in St Botolph’s Road at about 6.30pm on Friday 22 March.
“Sadly, the body of a 72-year-old local man was found.
“His next of kin were informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Sussex Police can confirm that Sukhjit Bains, 46, of Brighton Road, Southgate, Crawley, was arrested.
“He has been charged with murder and appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday 25 March to answer the charge.
“Bains was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday 26 March.”
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama said: “Our thoughts continue to be with the family at this extremely difficult time.
“Sukhjit Bains has been charged with murder.
“This is believed to have been an isolated incident that did not pose a wider risk to the community.
“Further witnesses or anyone with information about what happened is asked to come forward to Sussex Police, and quote Operation Orchid.”
