A suspected thief found dead at his home by his girlfriend is believed to have died from an overdose.

Lee Coombes, 25, of Horsgate House, Cuckfield, had earlier been held in police custody and had been charged with theft. He was due to appear in court on March 7.

After being released on Wednesday he went home and his body was found by his girlfriend.

Police launched a full inquiry but this was scaled down once foul play had been ruled out.

The death is no longer been treated as suspicious nor linked to Mr Coombes' detention and police are awaiting the results of toxicology reports which will be forwarded to the coroner.