A 23-year-old man from Worthing has been given an indefinite hospital order after admitting the manslaughter of his brother, Sussex News reports. Taylor Mitten was sentenced on Thursday 22 October 2026 at Brighton Crown Court. His brother, Jack Mitten, 25, died at an address in Lindum Road, Tarring, Worthing, on 3 September 2025.
Defendant. Taylor Mitten, 23, of Lindum Road, Tarring, Worthing.
Victim. Jack Mitten, 25, his brother, who also lived in Lindum Road.
Plea. Guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, on 11 September 2026.
Sentence. An indefinite hospital order under Sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act, on Thursday 22 October 2026.
Original charge. Murder, on 8 September 2025.
What happened in September 2025
On Wednesday 3 September 2025, emergency services were called to an address in Lindum Road after reports of a man suffering serious injuries. Jack Mitten died at the scene.
After an extensive investigation and manhunt, Taylor Mitten was arrested on Friday 5 September. He was charged with murder on 8 September 2025 and remanded in custody after appearing at Crawley Magistrates’ Court.
The plea and the order
On 11 September 2026, Mitten pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at Hove Crown Court. At Brighton Crown Court on 22 October he was given an indefinite hospital order under Sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act.
A hospital order under Section 37 sends a defendant to hospital for treatment instead of to prison. Section 41 adds restrictions on when they can be released.
What police say
“Our thoughts continue to be with Jack’s family during this unimaginably difficult time.”
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore, Sussex Police
Cullimore, the senior investigating officer, says Jack’s family will continue to receive the full support of specially trained Sussex Police officers. He thanked officers, staff, witnesses and members of the public who gave information, and asked the media and the public to respect the family’s privacy.
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