Man arrested after 72-year-old found dead at flats

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Image caption, A man's body was found at the flats in St Botolph's Road on Friday
  • Author, Amy Walker
  • Role, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News, South East

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a 72-year-old was found at a block of flats in Worthing, West Sussex.

Sussex Police said they were called to the building in St Botolph's Road at 18.30 GMT on Friday.

The death of the man is being treated as suspicious.

A 46-year-old man from Crawley remains in custody.

The force said the victim's next of kin were aware of his death and are being supported by specialist officers.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Senior Investigating Officer Det Ch Insp Craig Emmerson said: β€œOur thoughts are with the man’s family at this extremely difficult time.

β€œWe are extremely keen to speak with anyone with information about what happened."

He added that there would be an increased police presence in the area "to provide reassurance to anyone who is concerned about this incident".

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