Five arrested after man dies in St Leonards flat fall
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Police were called to flats in Charles Road in the early hours of this morning (New Year’s Day).
A spokesperson from Sussex Police told the Observer: “At 4.46am on Sunday January 1, police were called to flats in Charles Road after a man had fallen through a utility room ceiling.
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Hide Ad“The man had apparently fallen from a flat above and, despite efforts to resuscitate him, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Five people from a flat in the same block have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
“Enquiries are continuing.”
No further information has been released at this time.
Any witnesses, or anyone with any information about the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, are asked to call Sussex Police on 101.
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