BREAKING NEWS: Man arrested after body found at Seaford caravan park

A 21-year-old woman was found dead at a caravan and camping site off Marine Parade, Seaford. Photo by Eddie Mitchell and Dan Jessup

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 21-year-old woman was found dead at a caravan site in Seaford.

Police are appealing for witnesses after being alerted to the incident at 7am today.

A 28-year-old man from Littlehampton has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the woman was found dead inside a tent at a caravan and camping site off Marine Parade, police have confirmed.

No one else is currently being sought in connection with the death, police said.

Detective Inspector Andy Eggleton said: “We would like to speak to anyone who used a footpath giving access to the campsite between midnight and 6.30am on Sunday and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious.

“We are also aware of a 50th birthday party having taken place at the campsite this weekend, and again would ask anyone who attended to come forward, please.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by phoning 101, quoting Operation Cobblestone.

Alternatively please visit the Crimestoppers website or call the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.