Two arrested following man's sudden death in Littlehampton

Police were called to an address in River Road earlier this month

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 23rd Sep 2024

Police investigating the sudden death of a man in Littlehampton have arrested two people.

Officers were called to River Road around 4.45pm on September 13th following concerns for the welfare of a 33-year-old local man.

He was taken to hospital for treatment but passed away there.

Sussex Police said the man's next of kin were informed and have been supported by specialist officers.

A 20-year-old man from Littlehampton and a 40-year-old woman from Wick were arrested on suspicion of supplying a Class A drug.

Both suspects have been released on conditional bail as enquiries continue.

In the meantime, police are urging anyone with any information about the incident to report it online or call 101, quoting crime reference 47240178904.

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