A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in her home.

Paramedics were called to a home in Tredcroft Road, Hove, to treat a 67-year-old woman who died at the scene at about 11pm last night.

Detectives from the Surrey and Sussex major crime team are now investigating the death as murder.

A 75-year-old Hove man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

A post mortem examination to establish the cause of death is due to be held tomorrow (Friday, January 29). The coroner has been informed. 

Anyone with information which may be of help is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting Op Chidden.