Arrests after sudden death of man in Littlehampton

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Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following an incident in River Road

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Two people have been arrested in connection with the sudden death of a man in West Sussex.

Police were called to River Road, Littlehampton, around 16.45 BST on 13 September following concerns for the welfare of a 33-year-old local man.

He was taken to hospital where he later died. His next of kin were informed.

A 20-year-old man from Littlehampton and a woman, aged 40, from Wick were arrested on suspicion of supplying a Class A drug. They have both been released on bail.

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and asked anyone with information to contact 101.

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