Death of woman at a flat in Worthing no longer being treated as suspicious

• Emergency crews including police, fire and the air ambulance rushed to Marine Parade

The death of a woman at a flat in Worthing is no longer being treated as suspicious, Sussex Police has said.

Police were called to the address in Marine Parade about 10.40am on Saturday 17 December. A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post mortem has revealed she died of a medical condition.

A 42-year-old man from Worthing had been arrested on suspicion of murder but he has since been released from custody and will face no further action.

Detective Superintendent Alex Geldart said: “This is a tragic case and our thoughts are with the young woman’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“I’d like to extend my thanks to the public for their patience and understanding while we responded to the scene, and to the police responders, paramedics and the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service for their efforts.

“This will now be a coronial matter.”