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Three boys arrested following death in Rottingdean
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Drumstick
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Went to the cash machine by Tesco a few times last night to get more beer money nothing unusual Friday/Saturday night there is always the usual groups of kids sitting on benches running around the village sharing their one fag.
Certainly nothing out of the usual weekend night by any stretch.
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just heard on the radio the guy has passed away. Very sad indeed.
Lord Bracknell
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Didn't he join Crawley Down FC earlier in the season?
Lord Bracknell
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http://www.sussex.police.uk/news-and-events/news/2012/04/15/victim-of-serious-assault-in-rottingdean-dies/
Victim of serious assault in Rottingdean dies
15 April 2012
The victim of a serious assault in Rottingdean has now sadly died.
Connor Saunders, 19, of Downsway, Woodingdean, Brighton, was assaulted in West Street, Rottingdean, last night (Saturday) following an altercation between two groups.
Shortly after the assault three boys - a 13-year-old and two 14-year-olds - were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. They have now been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody this afternoon.
It is believed the assault took place between 10.30pm and 10.55pm and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information which may the contact them.
Detective Chief Inspector Nick May of Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team is leading the investigation, known as Operation Markby. He said: "Sadly a young man has now died following a serious assault in Rottingdean last night. Our thoughts are with the family at what is an incredibly difficult time for them.
"Officers will be in the Rottingdean area to speak with local residents and anyone who may be concerned about the incident.
"An area of West Street is cordoned off to help us with our investigation and residents and visitors to Rottingdean today have been very understanding of the reasons around this. I'd like to thank them for their continued patience and support.
"We are still working to establish the full circumstances of the incident. At the moment we believe that an altercation has taken place between two groups in West Street. Members of each group are known to each other and during the incident the 19-year-old victim has been punched to the head, causing him to fall to the floor.
"I am aware that there has been some speculation locally that a weapon was involved, but there is no indication from the information we have that this was the case.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police. We would also like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything prior to the assault taking place."
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Markby or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Victim of serious assault in Rottingdean dies
15 April 2012
The victim of a serious assault in Rottingdean has now sadly died.
Connor Saunders, 19, of Downsway, Woodingdean, Brighton, was assaulted in West Street, Rottingdean, last night (Saturday) following an altercation between two groups.
Shortly after the assault three boys - a 13-year-old and two 14-year-olds - were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. They have now been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody this afternoon.
It is believed the assault took place between 10.30pm and 10.55pm and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information which may the contact them.
Detective Chief Inspector Nick May of Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team is leading the investigation, known as Operation Markby. He said: "Sadly a young man has now died following a serious assault in Rottingdean last night. Our thoughts are with the family at what is an incredibly difficult time for them.
"Officers will be in the Rottingdean area to speak with local residents and anyone who may be concerned about the incident.
"An area of West Street is cordoned off to help us with our investigation and residents and visitors to Rottingdean today have been very understanding of the reasons around this. I'd like to thank them for their continued patience and support.
"We are still working to establish the full circumstances of the incident. At the moment we believe that an altercation has taken place between two groups in West Street. Members of each group are known to each other and during the incident the 19-year-old victim has been punched to the head, causing him to fall to the floor.
"I am aware that there has been some speculation locally that a weapon was involved, but there is no indication from the information we have that this was the case.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police. We would also like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything prior to the assault taking place."
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Markby or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Unbelievable something like this could happen. Drove past there this morning and noticed the police had tapped the area off.
CAPTAIN GREALISH
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- Jan 6, 2010
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not sure think his dad is peacehaven manager?
terryberry1
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The thing that makes it worse is that its kids killing kids. Rottingdean of all places. Such a sad story, 1 life ended and many others destroyed
How on earth were 13 and 14 year olds out on their own at that time of night?
GreersElbow
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Most likely unlawful act Manslaughter. As murder has to have intent.
This is disgusting, what did he do to deserve it, and more worryingly, these kids will get a few years and that's it.
Nibble
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I'd hand down the death sentence but let them into the community with a tag. I would inform that at some point in the future, on any random day their sentence will be carried out. Could be tomorrow, could be 20 years. Might teach them the value of life, little pricks.
bravohotelalpha
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Sussex police website said boys were arrested for gbh and have now been arrested on suspicion of murder
Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper
Rebels & Albion
His older brother was with us at worthing last season, now whitehawk. Thoughts go out to Callum and the rest of his family for their loss. RIP Connor 
GreersElbow
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The issue is how the CPS will view this, I want this to go for murder, don't get me wrong.
Thunder Bolt
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I would imagine it would depend on the outcome of the post mortem. Truly dreadful.
Not the time for detailed legal debate, but the police only charge what the CPS tell them to charge.
Clearly charges may or may not change, but to charge someone with murder there must be some evidence of intent.
TB