Police arrest five people after man plunges to death through utility room ceiling in seaside resort 

  • The victim died after falling through a utility room ceiling at a flat in East Sussex 
  • Despite attempts to resuscitate him he died at the scene, police spokesman said
  • Five people from a flat in the building were arrested on suspicion of murder

By Matt Hunter For Mailonline

Published: 07:57 EST, 1 January 2017 | Updated: 11:55 EST, 1 January 2017

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in a fall at flats in a seaside resort early on New Year's Day.

The victim died after falling through a utility room ceiling at a flat in Charles Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, near Hastings, East Sussex, at around 4.46am.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: 'The man had apparently fallen from a flat above and despite efforts to resuscitate him was pronounced dead at the scene.'

Five people from a flat in the building were arrested on suspicion of murder and inquiries into the death were continuing, the spokesman added.   

Forensic officers were at the scene today to investigate the circumstances around the alleged murder 

Five people from a flat in the building were arrested on suspicion of murder and inquiries into the death were continuing, the spokesman added

Blue tarpaulin was placed over railings at the property in St Leonards-on-Sea, near Hastings

The victim died after falling through a utility room ceiling at a flat in Charles Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, near Hastings, East Sussex, at around 4.46am 

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