Worthing woman in 20s dies after emergency incident: Death no longer suspicious, police confirm

The death of a woman at a flat in Worthing is no longer being treated as suspicious, Sussex Police has confirmed.
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Police were called to the address in Marine Parade about 10.40am on Saturday, December 17.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics who commenced CPR, a local woman in her 20s was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

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A post mortem revealed she tragically died of a medical condition.

A police investigation has been launched after an incident on Marine Parade, WorthingA police investigation has been launched after an incident on Marine Parade, Worthing
A police investigation has been launched after an incident on Marine Parade, Worthing

A 42-year-old man from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of murder, pending the results of the post mortem. He has since been released from custody and will face no further action.

Detective Superintendent Alex Geldart said: “This is a tragic case and our thoughts are with the young woman’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“I’d like to extend my thanks to the public for their patience and understanding while we responded to the scene, and to the police responders, paramedics and the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for their efforts.

“This will now be a coronial matter.”

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There was a huge emergency response to the incident, with police officers, firefighters and paramedics – supported by an air ambulance. Watch video footage and see more photos from the scene here.

Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO) were pictured at the scene on Saturday afternoon.