Murder investigation launched after death of 80-year-old man in Worthing

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after an 80-year-old man, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries, has sadly died. Emergency services were called to a property in Westcourt Road, Worthing, at around 8.20pm on Thursday, 11 September, following concerns for the welfare of a man. The man, who has been named as Anthony […]

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after an 80-year-old man, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries, has sadly died.

Emergency services were called to a property in Westcourt Road, Worthing, at around 8.20pm on Thursday, 11 September, following concerns for the welfare of a man.

The man, who has been named as Anthony Scarrott, known as Tony, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He tragically died on Sunday, 14 September.

A 39-year-old man, who was also at the address, was initially arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail while enquiries continued. He has since been re-arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Police have confirmed the victim and the suspect were known to each other.

Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said:

“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with Tony’s family and friends.

Through our initial enquiries, it has been established that the victim and suspect are known to one another. However, we are appealing to anyone who may have seen or helped the victim in Westcourt Road between 7.20pm and 7.40pm on Thursday, 11 September — in particular a woman wearing a red jacket — to come forward. They may hold vital information which could help our investigation.”

She added that there will be an ongoing police presence in the area as enquiries continue.

Police are urging anyone with information that could help the investigation to report online or call 101 quoting Operation Brentford.