Horror in UK seaside town horror as 2 bodies found in home | UK | News
Two bodies were found in a house in a seaside town; police arrested a man on suspicion of killing both victims. Officers were called to an address in Seven Acre Close, St Leonards, East Sussex, shortly after 4.30am on Tuesday following reports that a man and a woman had been injured.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering both victims and remains in police custody as detectives continue their investigations. Detective Superintendent Jay Mendis-Gunasekera described the deaths as a “tragic loss of life” and said officers’ thoughts were with the families and friends of the victims.
He said: “We have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of murdering a man and a woman and he is currently in custody. This is a fast-moving investigation where we are trying to understand the wider circumstances of what happened.”
Police said it was determined that the suspect and both victims knew each other.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Residents can expect an increased police presence in the area as investigations continue.
Detectives are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Police have urged anyone with relevant CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage to report it online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Newington.
