Suspect rearrested over murder in empty house

Craig Palmer’s body was found in a top-floor room at a four-storey house in Russell Square, Brighton, on January 15.

A post-mortem examination suggested the 33-year-old died from head injuries. No weapons are believed to have been used in the attack.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said a 27-year old man, who was originally arrested and then released on bail on January 19, was rearrested by detectives in Brighton this morning.

Two other men have already been charged with murder.

Mike Zur, 28, and John Battams, 40, both of no fixed address, are due to appear at Lewes Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on April 8.

Two other men, aged 27 and 37, who were also arrested on suspicion of murder, were freed on bail until dates in March.

Mr Palmer was of no fixed address.