Police Launch Manhunt for Taylor Mitten Over Worthing Murder

Police are urgently searching for 22-year-old Taylor Mitten, who is wanted in connection with a murder investigation in Worthing, West Sussex. Officers were called to a property on Lindum Road, Tarring, at around 4.05pm on Wednesday, 3 September, following reports of a serious incident. Despite the efforts of paramedics, a 25-year-old man was tragically pronounced […]

Police are urgently searching for 22-year-old Taylor Mitten, who is wanted in connection with a murder investigation in Worthing, West Sussex.

Officers were called to a property on Lindum Road, Tarring, at around 4.05pm on Wednesday, 3 September, following reports of a serious incident. Despite the efforts of paramedics, a 25-year-old man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore, who is leading the investigation, said:
“Firstly, I’d like to express my sincere condolences to the family of the victim. They continue to be supported by specialist officers as our enquiries continue. While the exact circumstances remain under investigation, I’d like to reassure the community that we are treating this as an isolated incident and the suspect is believed to have been known to the victim.”

Police are appealing for public assistance. Anyone who sees Taylor Mitten is urged not to approach him, but to contact 999 immediately, quoting Operation Duxford. Authorities have confirmed no one else is being sought in connection with the incident.

Detective Cullimore added:
“Our officers will remain in the area for high visibility reassurance, and anyone with any information can either approach them, dial 101, or report it online. I would also like to directly appeal to Taylor to make himself known to police.”

Local authorities continue to patrol the area as investigations progress. Members of the public with any information are encouraged to come forward to assist the ongoing murder investigation in Worthing.