A 22-year-old mother died while her four-year-old son lay sleeping in the next room.

Police and an ambulance crew were called to a flat in Penhurst Court in Ashburnham Close, Worthing at around 9.30pm on Saturday.

The alarm was raised by a concerned relative who was worried about the welfare of the parent.

Officers forced their way into the property they found the 22-year old woman unconscious and despite the efforts of the paramedics, she died at the scene.

Her 4-year old son was found safely asleep on his bed in the next room.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and the Coroner’s Officer has been informed.

If you would like to pay tribute to the mother please email neil.vowles@theargus.co.uk