West Worthing murder: Man found dead in flat

Eddie Mitchell Forensic officer photographing evidenceEddie Mitchell
Police are now treating the death as suspicious

A 58-year-old man was found dead in his home in West Sussex, prompting a murder investigation.

The man was discovered at a flat in Tarring Road, West Worthing, at 17:30 BST on Friday.

On Sunday, Sussex Police revealed detectives are now treating the death as suspicious.

Det Ch Ins Jo Hayes said: "It is vital that anyone who may have information that could be of help to us comes forward."

Eddie Mitchell Police outside the scene of the deathEddie Mitchell
The body was found on Friday afternoon