Man charged with murder of 80-year-old from Worthing
Arno Engels has been remanded into custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court.
A man has been charged with the murder of 80-year-old Anthony Scarrott from Worthing.
39-year-old Arno Engels 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 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.
Police say 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."
Sussex Police 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.