Man given hospital order after death of man in Worthing
Taylor Mitten admitted manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced following the death of a 25-year-old man in Worthing last September.
Emergency services attended an address on Lindum Road, Tarring, Worthing, on Wednesday 3rd September, following a report of a man suffering serious injuries.
Jack Mitten, 25, of Lindum Road, died at the scene.
An extensive, fast-moving manhunt followed, resulting in the arrest of Taylor Mitten, 23, on Friday 5th September.
He was held in police custody and charged with murder on 8th September.
Following an appearance at Crawley Magistrates' Court the same day, Mitten was remanded into custody.
A year later, Mitten pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, on 11th September at Hove Crown Court.
He appeared at Brighton Crown Court on 22nd October for sentencing.
Taylor Mitten, of Lindum Road, Worthing, was given an indefinite hospital order under Sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore, the senior investigating officer on the case, thanked officers, staff, witnesses and members of the public who came forward with information during the investigation.
"Our thoughts continue to be with Jack's family during this unimaginably difficult time," DCI Cullimore said.
"They will receive the full ongoing support of Sussex Police specialist trained officers during what continues to be such a tragic time navigating a devastating loss," he said.
"We strongly request media and members of the public to respect the request of the family to respect their privacy while they come to terms with the loss of their son, Jack, and the conclusion of these proceedings," DCI Cullimore said.