Man Charged with Murder of St Leonards Resident

A man has been charged after the murder of 51-year-old Darren Alderton in St Leonards.

Body Found in Magdalen Road Property

Police found Darren Alderton’s body inside a home on Magdalen Road last Thursday (April 8). Officers immediately launched a murder investigation.

Suspect Arrested in North London

On Monday evening (April 12), police arrested 37-year-old Seyed Iman Tabarhosseini, unemployed and with no fixed address, in North London. He was charged with murder on Wednesday (April 14) and remanded in custody ahead of his court appearance at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.

Police Appeal for Public Help

“This continues to be a fast-moving investigation and we would like to thank the public for their assistance,” said Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers. “We urge anyone with information to come forward.”

To help, contact police online or call 101, quoting Operation Leaf. You can also give information anonymously to Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.

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