Man Charged With Murder After Lancing Fatal Attack
A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Alan Creasey, who suffered fatal injuries at his home in Lancing on Monday night (29 May).
Duncan Hearsey, unemployed and from Greenacres, Shoreham, was arrested early Tuesday morning and immediately charged with murder. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Crawley Magistrates Court at 9.30am on Friday 2 June.
Disturbance at Lancing Home Ends in Tragedy
Police were first called to Ingleside Crescent at around 8.15pm on Monday after reports of a disturbance. Officers found one occupant with a minor arm injury but left the scene to search for the suspect.
About an hour later, officers returned and discovered 52-year-old Alan Creasey with a serious head injury. He was rushed to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but died from his wounds the following morning.
Police Seek Witnesses and Clues
Detective Chief Inspector Till Sanderson of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: “This is a tragic incident and we are doing all we can to establish what happened that night.”
Police are appealing for anyone who was in Ingleside Crescent from 2pm on Monday to come forward if they saw suspicious activity. They are especially keen to trace a man seen riding a white or silver mountain bike in the area throughout the day. The man is described as white, about 5’10” and stocky.
Officers are also searching for a pair of brown or orange gloves, possibly workman’s style, linked to the investigation.
If you have any information, contact Sussex Police online quoting Operation Reservoir, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Independent Probe Into Police Involvement
Sussex Police have referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission after officers visited Mr Creasey’s home earlier the same evening.
