Man sentenced for killing brother while on bail for arson

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

Taylor Mitten, 23, was sentenced for killing his brother Jack with a knife while on bail for arson.

Taylor Mitten, 23, has been sentenced for killing his brother Jack, 25, at an address in Lindum Road, Tarring, Worthing on 3 September 2025. Emergency services attended following a report of a man suffering serious injuries. Jack Mitten died at the scene.

Taylor Mitten was arrested on 5 September after a manhunt and was charged with murder three days later. He was remanded in custody following an appearance at Crawley Magistrates' Court. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility on 11 September at Hove Crown Court and appeared at Brighton Crown Court on 22 October for sentencing.

Mitten stabbed his brother 36 times. He was on bail for conspiracy to commit arson and other offences at the time of the killing. He was given an indefinite hospital order under Sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore said he was grateful to officers, staff, witnesses and members of the public who provided information during the investigation and court proceedings, adding that the force's thoughts 'continue to be with Jack's family during this unimaginably difficult time'.

How it is being reported

• Man, 23, sentenced for killing brother in WorthingA man has been sentenced for killing his brother in Worthing.Sussex Express · 22 Oct, 15:37
• Man sentenced for killing brother while on bailEmergency services attended an address in Lindum Road, Tarring, Worthing on Wednesday September 3, 2025, following a report of a man suffering serious injuries.The Argus · 22 Oct, 14:24

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