A TEENAGE boy remains in custody tonight for questioning regarding the murder of a 69-year-old restaurateur.
Sue Addis, who co-owned Donatello in the heart of The Lanes in Brighton, was found dead yesterday evening at her home in Cedars Gardens in Withdean, Brighton.
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The Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, working with local officers, arrested a 17-year-old boy, and police said this evening he is still in custody for questioning and further enquiries.
Sussex Police said: "The boy and the deceased are known to each other.
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"Police are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the crime and there continues to be no risk to the local community."
Ms Addis' family said in a statement: "At this very sad and distressing time, the family kindly asks that all media respect their privacy. The family are currently in a state of shock."
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