Police discovered body of woman on Friday after they were called over concern for her welfare

Man, 22, arrested after death of woman in East Sussex

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police discovered the body of a woman at her East Sussex home.

Police made the discovery after they were called to the house at 7.20pm on Friday night over fears for the woman’s welfare.

They arrested the man, who is related to the dead woman, at the scene in Crowborough and he remains in custody.

A spokesman for Sussex police confirmed that the victim was related to the suspect and they are not hunting for anyone else in connection with the incident.

He added: “Officers arrested a man after finding the body of a woman on Friday evening.



“After speaking to him, he was arrested on suspicion of murder.”

“He is currently in custody and we are not seeking any one else in connection with this inquiry.”

Anyone with information can call Sussex police quoting Operation Stonegate.