A MURDER investigation has been launched after a 58-year-old man was found dead at his home.

The body was discovered at his flat in Tarring Road, Worthing on Friday evening and police were initially treating it as an "unexplained death".

However, early inquiries have led the force to a murder case.

The man was found shortly 5.30pm, and scenes of crime officers were seen investigating, with Tarring Road cordoned off at 10.30pm.

Officers were still on guard at the scene last night.

Detective Chief Inspector Jo Hayes, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: " It is vital that anyone who may have information that could be of help to us comes forward and I would urge them to do so.

"Incidents like this are rare and local people should be reassured that we are doing all we can to trace the person or persons responsible."

Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area from 8am on Tuesday to 5.25pm on Friday, or who may have other information, should contact Sussex Police by calling 101 quoting Operation Clyde.

They can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.