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Published: 10:30 pm February 16, 2026
Updated: 2:40 am February 23, 2026

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An elderly local man has tragically died after emergency services rushed to a property in Woodingdean, Brighton, following a welfare concern.

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Emergency Called to Sandhurst Avenue

Police and paramedics arrived at a house on Sandhurst Avenue at around 10:15am on Monday, February 16. Despite their best efforts, the man — believed to be in his 80s — was pronounced dead at the scene.

No Suspicious Circumstances, Police Confirm

Sussex Police confirmed the death is not thought to be suspicious. A spokesperson said:

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“Emergency services were called to a property in Sandhurst Avenue, Woodingdean, Brighton, following concerns for a man’s welfare. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, a man in his 80s was pronounced dead.

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There are no suspicious circumstances and his next of kin have been informed. This will now be a matter for the coroner.”

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The community mourns the loss as the investigation is passed to the coroner’s office.

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