Newhaven: Man arrested after man and woman found dead
- Published
Part of the graveyard in Lewes Road has been cordoned off by police
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of a man and a woman were found at an address in East Sussex.
The 33-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were discovered in a property in Lewes Road, Newhaven, just after 19:00 BST on Friday.
A 64-year-old man from Brighton is in custody.
Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Part of the graveyard on Lewes Road has been cordoned off, which is next to the house at the centre of the investigation.
The house at the centre of the investigation is next door to a graveyard
Det Ch Insp Kimball Edey said: "We are in the early stages of this fast-moving investigation, following a tragic incident in which two people have sadly lost their lives.
"I understand this will be alarming to the community and there will be an increased police presence in the area for some time.
"I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while we establish the full circumstances."
Police said the two victims were discovered in a property in Lewes Road
Follow BBC South East on Facebook, external, on Twitter, external, and on Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk, external.