Six arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in Camber Sands

The “altercation” happened last night at Parkdean Resorts in Lydd Road, Camber Sands, near Rye.

Emergency services were called just before 11pm, but a 53-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene just after midnight.

Police and forensic teams were at the resort last night and remain today.

Police leaving the scene

The incident happened in The Showbar, the resort’s entertainment site, which was showing the opening Premier League fixture as Arsenal played Crystal Palace.

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: “Police have arrested six people on suspicion of murder following the death of a man at a holiday park in Lydd Road, Camber Sands, in the early hours of Saturday morning, August 6.

“Emergency services were called at around 10.50pm on Friday, August 5, to reports of an altercation involving a group of people.

Police tape outside the entertainment complex

“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 53-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight. His next of kin have been informed.

“Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at this time.”

Guests at the park have been offered a £100 refund due to some services being unavailable due to investigations on the site. 

The incident happened in the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant

The message from Parkdean added that its team will "contact you to advise whether these events can go ahead".

Detective superintendent Jon Hull said: “Our investigation is at a very early stage, but I would like to reassure the public that this appears to be an isolated incident with no wider risk of harm.

“Officers are now working to establish the full circumstances while the victim’s next of kin are supported by specialist officers.”