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| Man bailed over Hove death of Evelyn Stevens | Man bailed over Hove death of Evelyn Stevens |
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| Detectives investigating the death of an 88-year-old woman in Hove have released a man on bail. | Detectives investigating the death of an 88-year-old woman in Hove have released a man on bail. |
| The 49-year-old was held on suspicion of murder after the body of the woman, believed by Sussex Police to be Evelyn Stevens, was found outside her flat. | The 49-year-old was held on suspicion of murder after the body of the woman, believed by Sussex Police to be Evelyn Stevens, was found outside her flat. |
| A post-mortem examination revealed the pensioner had suffered injuries consistent with a fall from height. | A post-mortem examination revealed the pensioner had suffered injuries consistent with a fall from height. |
| Mrs Stevens' family said they were saddened by their "sudden and tragic loss". | |
| 'Finer things' | 'Finer things' |
| "Evelyn was a vibrant and vivacious character, with a love of the finer things in life. We hope that she is now resting in peace," the family said in a statement. | "Evelyn was a vibrant and vivacious character, with a love of the finer things in life. We hope that she is now resting in peace," the family said in a statement. |
| Detectives said the circumstances as to how she came to her death remained under investigation. | Detectives said the circumstances as to how she came to her death remained under investigation. |
| The body of Mrs Stevens was found outside her flat in Baltimore Court, The Drive, Hove, shortly before 07:00 GMT on Thursday. | The body of Mrs Stevens was found outside her flat in Baltimore Court, The Drive, Hove, shortly before 07:00 GMT on Thursday. |
| Police said she and the arrested man were known to each other, but were not related. | Police said she and the arrested man were known to each other, but were not related. |
| The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) by the force following previous contact between the woman and officers. | The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) by the force following previous contact between the woman and officers. |
| A statement from the force said it was "a matter of standard procedure". | A statement from the force said it was "a matter of standard procedure". |
| Neighbours have revealed that Mrs Stevens had been concerned about her safety. | Neighbours have revealed that Mrs Stevens had been concerned about her safety. |
| Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area of Baltimore Court before her body was discovered is asked to contact police. | Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area of Baltimore Court before her body was discovered is asked to contact police. |