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Woman, 69, arrested on suspicion of murder

Eddie Mitchell A night-time external shot of a house in East Grinstead festooned in Christmas lights with three cars outside which is the scene of an alleged murderEddie Mitchell
Sussex Police said they attended a report of a domestic incident at an property in Paddock Gardens

A 69-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at his home in East Grinstead.

Sussex Police said officers were called to a "domestic incident" at a property in Paddock Gardens at about 19:45 GMT on Thursday.

The man, 61, was treated by paramedics but was confirmed dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.

The arrested woman, from East Grinstead, was also held on suspicion of actual bodily harm and remains in police custody, the force said.

Det Ch Insp Jon Gillings said: "We are in the early stages of this investigation, and our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones.

"I'd like to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident involving two people known to each other.

"There will be an increased police presence in the area as our inquiries continue, and anyone with any information is urged to come forward."

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