At around 7.50pm on Thursday, May 14, police were called to an address in Durrington Lane, Worthing, following concerns for the welfare of a woman.
Emergency services attended the scene, where a 65-year-old woman was pronounced deceased.
On May 16, Alexandru Nechifor, 37, of Durrington Lane, Worthing was charged with murder and two counts of assaulting a police constable in the execution of his or her duty.
The scene of the murder investigation in Durrington Lane (Image: Eddie Mitchell)
He remains in custody ahead of his next court appearance at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on May 18.
Enquiries are ongoing and it has been established that the victim and suspect were known to each other.
Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama, from the Major Crime Team, said: “This remains fast moving investigation and our thoughts continue to be with the woman’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
We understand this incident will have caused concern in the local community; however, we continue to believe it to be an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.”
Anyone with information which could help the investigation is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting Operation Bucklow.