Sussex Police appeal as Worthing dad seeks details of son's death

Ian Frith has said he fears he will “pass over before we know the answers” behind the death of his son, Stephen Frith, who was found dead in his flat on October 27, 2017, at around 5.30pm.

It is believed that 58-year-old Stephen died from injuries sustained in a serious physical assault but the events that led to his death are unknown.

Ian said: “We can’t really settle down until something is solved to answer the questions that we all have.

“Obviously this is not going to bring Stephen back, and the fact that I’m getting on in years, I’m just worried that I’ll pass over before we know the answers.”

Arrests were made at the time after Stephen’s body was found in his flat in Tarring Road in Worthing, but police have been unable to identify his killer.

Sussex Police would specifically like to speak to anyone who knows who was responsible for Stephen’s death as well as anyone who was with him at the time. Detectives are also trying to find out why he was injured.

Stephen Frith, 58, was found dead in his flat in 2017 (Image: Sussex Police)

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Dunn, of the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, said: “Stephen has been described as a kind, loving son and brother with a big heart, and his family continue their quest to find answers into the circumstances of his death.

“We became aware of this incident after a neighbour had concerns and went into his flat, and unfortunately Stephen was found deceased.

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“If you have any information around the circumstances of Stevie’s lifestyle around October 2017 – who he was friends with, who he was associating with, and if he was in any difficulty, any trouble – I urge you to come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone with any information is urged to report it online or via 101, quoting Operation Clyde.

Ian Frith has appealed for help solving the case (Image: NQ Staff)

Independent charity Crimestoppers are also offering a £20,000 reward for any information leading to a conviction. Information can be reported anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.