Man arrested after 63-year-old dies following Haywards Heath pub assault

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died

Author: Isabella HudsonPublished 31st Dec 2025

A man has died following an assault at a pub in Haywards Heath.

Police were called to The Heath Tavern in Sussex Road at around 10.50pm on 29th December, where a 63-year-old man was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital in a serious condition.

He later passed away from his injuries, and his next of kin have been informed.

A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remains in custody.

Officers are continuing their investigation into the incident and are urging anyone with information to report it online, quoting serial 1364 of 29/12.

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