Body found in Hassocks formally identified

It has been formally identified as 38-year-old Rebecca Holdham.

Author: Harry LongPublished 15th Sep 2025

The body of a woman found in Hassocks on Sunday has been formally identified as 38-year-old Rebecca Holdham.

Rebecca’s next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

Paying tribute, her mum Alison said: "Becky was a devoted mother to her two daughters, a wonderful daughter and sister and much loved by her wider family. She will be sorely missed."

Rebecca's death is currently being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious, and the coroner has been informed.

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