Overview
- Officers were called to a house on Seven Acre Close in St Leonards-on-Sea and, after arriving shortly after 4.30am on Tuesday, found the bodies of a 66-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman inside.
- A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of both murders and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
- Police have said the suspect was known to the victims and that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this stage.
- Forensics teams attended the scene and Sussex Police have increased patrols in the area while urging anyone with CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage to contact them quoting Operation Newington.
- No names, causes of death or charges have been released and further updates will depend on forensic results, witness information and any decisions by prosecutors or a coroner.