Body discovered - neighbours' reaction
NEIGHBOURS have described the 'terrifying' moment they were told police had found the body of a man in a Billingshurst home.
Officers broke into the house in Bridgewater Close at around 2pm today (Tuesday March 25) after they were called by a concerned friend.
They found the body of a man in his 50s.
Mum of two Clare Francis, 28, of Bridgewater Close, said: "There were forensics and police officers.
"It's terrifying.
"It says a lot about the place where you live.
"I've got kids so I was obviously very scared."
University student Peter Whitworth, 19, said: "You don't expect that to happen in your street.
"I was shocked."
Next door neighbour Mick Squibb, 51, a full time carer, said: "I just can't believe.
"It's very shocking.
"They said there were five police officers round here earlier."
Police have not revealed the identity of the dead man.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said they were not treating his death as suspicious.
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Last Updated:
25 March 2008 8:21 PM
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