Man arrested on suspicion of two murders in St Leonards
A man has been arrested on suspicion of two murders in St Leonards, police said.
Sussex Police said officers were called to an address in Seven Acre Close shortly after 4.30am on Tuesday (June 30) after a man and a woman were reported to have been injured.
A police spokesperson said the bodies of a 66-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were found inside.
Detective Superintendent Jay Mendis-Gunasekera said: “This is a tragic loss of life, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families and friends at this very difficult time.
“We have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of a man and a woman, and he remains in custody at this time.
“This is a fast-moving investigation as we seek to understand the wider circumstances of what happened.”
He said police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this stage.
He added: “There will be an increased police presence in the area while we complete enquiries.
“We would urge anyone with relevant information, such as CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage, to report it online or phone 101, quoting Operation Newington.”