16-year old boy arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in street

A 16-year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a 51-year man being found dead on a street in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Police say the incident happened at around 6am on Sunday.

The victim was from the area, and was pronounced dead at the scene on Gladonian Road, Littlehampton. Sussex Police have appealed for anyone who was in the area on Sunday morning before 6am to come forward.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Andy Wolstenholme said: "We are working hard to establish the facts surrounding the tragic events of last night, and need the assistance of the public to do so, especially by calling in if you were in Gladonian Road between midnight and 6am, either on foot or in a vehicle.

"It would also support the investigation if any social media posts did not speculate about what happened. If you have information, please call in to the police and we will take that information from you."

He also sent his condolences to the family and friends of the victim, calling this a "shocking incident" in the "close-knit" community of Littlehampton.