The 68-year-old was arrested by Sussex Police after a 49-year-old man was found unconscious in High Street, Storrington in West Sussex. Officers were called at 10.05am on Sunday 4 September and the unconscious man was pronounced dead. Residents claimed two men were arguing over a dog, but police have not confirmed that detail or if it is related to the incident. The deceased has not yet been named and his family are being supported by specialist officers. Police believe this is an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public.
Increased police presence in the area
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. “There is an increased police presence, including coroners, in the area. “The road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation continues. “Family members of the deceased are being supported by specialist officers. “This is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.” Police initially said the man arrested was 78 years old, but was later reported to be 68 years old. Parts of the city have been cordoned off by police, while officers, including coroners, remained at the scene on Sunday night. A police scene was also spotted in the city centre. Police said the road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation is ongoing. Storrington is a small town in the Horsham district of West Sussex. The picturesque rural town is on the northern edge of the South Downs. Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith, whose constituency includes Storrington, tweeted:
title: “A Pensioner Was Arrested After A Fight In A Village Street That Left One Dead Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-20” author: “William Laing”
The 68-year-old was arrested by Sussex Police after a 49-year-old man was found unconscious in High Street, Storrington in West Sussex. Officers were called at 10.05am on Sunday 4 September and the unconscious man was pronounced dead. Residents claimed two men were arguing over a dog, but police have not confirmed that detail or if it is related to the incident. The deceased has not yet been named and his family are being supported by specialist officers. Police believe this is an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public.
Increased police presence in the area
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. “There is an increased police presence, including coroners, in the area. “The road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation continues. “Family members of the deceased are being supported by specialist officers. “This is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.” Police initially said the man arrested was 78 years old, but was later reported to be 68 years old. Parts of the city have been cordoned off by police, while officers, including coroners, remained at the scene on Sunday night. A police scene was also spotted in the city centre. Police said the road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation is ongoing. Storrington is a small town in the Horsham district of West Sussex. The picturesque rural town is on the northern edge of the South Downs. Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith, whose constituency includes Storrington, tweeted:
title: “A Pensioner Was Arrested After A Fight In A Village Street That Left One Dead Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-25” author: “Ann Morely”
The 68-year-old was arrested by Sussex Police after a 49-year-old man was found unconscious in High Street, Storrington in West Sussex. Officers were called at 10.05am on Sunday 4 September and the unconscious man was pronounced dead. Residents claimed two men were arguing over a dog, but police have not confirmed that detail or if it is related to the incident. The deceased has not yet been named and his family are being supported by specialist officers. Police believe this is an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public.
Increased police presence in the area
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. “There is an increased police presence, including coroners, in the area. “The road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation continues. “Family members of the deceased are being supported by specialist officers. “This is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.” Police initially said the man arrested was 78 years old, but was later reported to be 68 years old. Parts of the city have been cordoned off by police, while officers, including coroners, remained at the scene on Sunday night. A police scene was also spotted in the city centre. Police said the road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation is ongoing. Storrington is a small town in the Horsham district of West Sussex. The picturesque rural town is on the northern edge of the South Downs. Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith, whose constituency includes Storrington, tweeted:
title: “A Pensioner Was Arrested After A Fight In A Village Street That Left One Dead Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-18” author: “Julie Means”
The 68-year-old was arrested by Sussex Police after a 49-year-old man was found unconscious in High Street, Storrington in West Sussex. Officers were called at 10.05am on Sunday 4 September and the unconscious man was pronounced dead. Residents claimed two men were arguing over a dog, but police have not confirmed that detail or if it is related to the incident. The deceased has not yet been named and his family are being supported by specialist officers. Police believe this is an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public.
Increased police presence in the area
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. “There is an increased police presence, including coroners, in the area. “The road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation continues. “Family members of the deceased are being supported by specialist officers. “This is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.” Police initially said the man arrested was 78 years old, but was later reported to be 68 years old. Parts of the city have been cordoned off by police, while officers, including coroners, remained at the scene on Sunday night. A police scene was also spotted in the city centre. Police said the road is likely to be closed for several hours while the investigation is ongoing. Storrington is a small town in the Horsham district of West Sussex. The picturesque rural town is on the northern edge of the South Downs. Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith, whose constituency includes Storrington, tweeted:
