Conservative Mrs Kitchen said police had told her Rhona Heywood, 65 - whose body was found at a flat in Godwin Court, Jockey Mead, on Saturday (March 22) - was able to call for help using a Horsham District Community Link Alarm.

Mrs Kitchen said: "Our thoughts go out to the family of the victim.

"I understand from the police that because the lady had been able to use her Horsham District Community Link Alarm, their officers were able to get to the scene quickly.

"Despite this awful event which has greatly shocked the community, I would like to stress to all residents that we still live in one of the safest parts of the country."

What do you make of Mrs Kitchen's comments?

Are you part of the Horsham District Community Link Alarm system?

Leave your messages in the commenting section below.


For comprehensive coverage of all the stories making the local news, read Friday's edition of the West Sussex County Times newspaper. Website users who wish to purchase a copy of the County Times newspaper but live outside our circulation area can do so by telephoning 01403 751200 and asking for reception. The cost of the newspaper plus postage in England is £1.53 which can be paid for by credit card. Overseas rates are also available, on request.