A man has been charged with the murder of 80-year-old Anthony Scarrott from Worthing.
Arno Engels, 39, of no fixed address, has been remanded into custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 18 September.
Detectives launched a murder investigation after the victim, known as Tony, was found with serious injuries at an address in Westcourt Road, Worthing, on Thursday 11 September at about 8.20pm. He was taken to hospital but later sadly died there on Sunday 14 September.
Engels, was initially arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail pending further enquiries. He was later arrested on suspicion of murder and now charged. He and the victim were known to each other.
Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “This is tragic incident, and our thoughts are with Tony’s family and friends.
"Through our initial enquiries, it has been established that the victim and suspect are known to one another and we want to reassure members of the public that charges have now been secured and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.
“However we are appealing to anyone who may have seen or helped the victim, in Westcourt Road between 7.20pm and 7.40pm on Thursday 11 September, to come forward.
“There will be an ongoing police presence at the address our enquiries continues.”
If you have any information which could assist with investigation, please report online or phone 101 quoting Operation Brentford.
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