Teen billed with murder of Brighton restaurant operator

A 17-calendar year-outdated boy has been charged with the murder of a preferred cafe owner in Brighton.

The teenager is accused of stabbing 69-12 months-outdated Susan Addis to dying at her house in Cedar Gardens, Withdean.

Ms Addis, who ran Donatello’s Italian restaurant, was identified lifeless at the household at around 7pm on Thursday.

Her family members claimed in a assertion issued via law enforcement: “At this incredibly unfortunate and distressing time, the loved ones kindly asks that all media respect their privacy. The family are presently in a state of shock”.

Brighton MP Caroline Lucas explained Ms Addis as a “particular presence” as she paid out tribute to the grandmother’s fundraising endeavours in the city.

“So stunned and saddened to hear devastating information of demise of the amazing Sue Addis,” she tweeted.

“So quite a few in Brighton will be heartbroken – she was these kinds of a exclusive presence in the metropolis, her passion for this position & its folks was infectious, and her kindness famous. She’ll be hugely missed”.

Hove MP Peter Kyle stated: “Desperately unfortunate news. There was scarcely a good occasion, marketing campaign, or good result in with no Sue being section of building it take place… Our town misses her now.”

Sussex Law enforcement stated that Ms Addis and the suspect have been recognized to each other.

“Law enforcement are not now searching for any one else in relation to the crime and there continues to be no possibility to the nearby group,” the power extra in a statement.

“The investigation is remaining carried out by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Important Crime Crew, operating with local officers.”

The teen was billed with murder on Friday night and was owing to show up at Brighton Magistrates Court on Saturday.