Two people found dead in Bexhill over bank holiday were 'known to each other'

Police were called to College Road in Bexhill on Friday afternoon. Credit: ITV Meridian

Two people who were found dead at an address in a town in East Sussex were known to each other.

Officers were called to a property in College Road in Bexhill at around 12:15pm on Friday (2 May) over "concerns for welfare".

A 75-year-old man was confirmed dead at the scene.

A 90-year-old woman was found with a serious head injury and taken to hospital by air ambulance, but later died on Saturday (3 May).

Sussex Police say the two people were known to each other and their next of kin have been told.

In a statement, the force said: "The circumstances of what happened are still being investigated but we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

"Residents in the area can still expect to see a heightened police presence as enquiries continue."

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