A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after an incident at a pub.
Sussex Police were called to The Heath Tavern in Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, at around 10.50pm on December 29, following a report of an assault.
A 63-year old man was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead.
Police confirmed they had arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of manslaughter.
Yesterday a passerby said: "I was there the next day and there were still lots of police there.
"There were scenes of crimes officers and forensics and the pub was still obviously shut off."
"There were police in the pub. It's very sad."
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police were called to a report of an assault at The Heath Tavern in Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, at about 10.50pm on 29 December.
"A 63-year-old man was treated by paramedics and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
"Sadly, he was later pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
"Officers are investigating the circumstances, and we can confirm that a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. He remains in custody at this time.
"Witnesses or anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1364 of 29/12."
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