Murder investigators arrest Eastbourne teenager

Police investigating the murder of a man who was found dead at his home in Mayfield have made two further arrests.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Feb 2016, 10:47 BST
Updated 29th Feb 2016, 10:49 BST

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Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.
Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.

Officers went to the property in Coggins Mill Lane on Thursday (February 25) following concerns that no one had seen the man for a few days.

A 52-year-old man was found dead at the house. His identity has not been released as police are still trying to locate his next of kin.

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A 17-year-old boy from Crowborough was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday (February 27) and police have been granted a further 36-hours to question him. He is believed to be known to the victim.

Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.
Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.

A 17-year-old girl from Eastbourne has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and is also in custody.

A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man both from Crowborough were also arrested on Sunday (Feburary 28) on suspicion of assisting an offender and are both in custody.

A post mortem revealed the man had died from multiple injuries.

Photos by Eddie Mitchell.

Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.
Police at the scene in Mayfield. Photo by Eddie Mitchell.
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