A man charged with the murder of an 80-year-old pensioner in Worthing faces court today (Thursday 18 September).
Arno Engels, 39, has been charged after Tony Scarrott died on Sunday (14 September), having been found with serious injuries three days earlier.
Sussex Police said: “A man has been charged with the murder of 80-year-old Anthony Scarrott, from Worthing.
“Arno Engels, 39, of no fixed address, has been remanded in custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 18 September.
“Detectives launched a murder investigation after the victim, known as Tony, was found with serious injuries at an address in Westcourt Road, Worthing, on Thursday 11 September at about 8.20pm. He was taken to hospital but later sadly died there on Sunday 14 September.
“Engels, was initially arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail pending further inquiries.
“He was later arrested on suspicion of murder and now charged. He and the victim were known to each other.”
Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “This is tragic incident and our thoughts are with Tony’s family and friends.
“Through our initial inquiries, it has been established that the victim and suspect are known to one another and we want to reassure members of the public that charges have now been secured and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.
“However, we are appealing to anyone who may have seen or helped the victim in Westcourt Road between 7.20pm and 7.40pm on Thursday 11 September to come forward.
“There will be an ongoing police presence at the address our inquiries continues.
“If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please report online or phone 101, quoting Operation Brentford.”
