Teen charged with murder of Brighton restaurant operator

A 17-year-previous boy has been charged with the murder of a well-liked restaurant operator in Brighton.

The teenager is accused of stabbing 69-12 months-previous Susan Addis to loss of life at her dwelling in Cedar Gardens, Withdean.

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

Her relatives reported in a statement issued by police: “At this extremely unfortunate and distressing time, the family members kindly asks that all media regard their privacy. The loved ones are currently in a point out of shock”.

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

“So shocked and saddened to listen to devastating news of loss of life of the awesome Sue Addis,” she tweeted.

“So many in Brighton will be heartbroken – she was these types of a specific presence in the town, her enthusiasm for this position & its men and women was infectious, and her kindness famous. She’ll be massively skipped”.

Hove MP Peter Kyle claimed: “Desperately sad news. There was barely a optimistic party, campaign, or very good cause with no Sue remaining portion of generating it materialize… Our town misses her by now.”

Sussex Police claimed that Ms Addis and the suspect were regarded to each individual other.

“Law enforcement are not at the moment seeking for anyone else in relation to the criminal offense and there continues to be no danger to the community neighborhood,” the pressure added in a statement.

“The investigation is currently being carried out by detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Big Criminal offense Workforce, working with local officers.”

The teenager was charged with murder on Friday night and was thanks to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court docket on Saturday.