Man held over pensioner's death

Mrs Harding had been a turnstile operator at the Goldstone Ground

A 24-year-old arrested in connection with the murder of a grandmother in Brighton is still being questioned.

Sussex officers are interviewing Daniel Gonzalez at a police station in central London after his arrest in the city.

Marie Harding died from a stab wound to the neck - her body was found on a path in Southwick, near Hove, on Wednesday.

Mrs Harding, 73, worked part-time at the Brighton and Hove Albion club's Queen's Road ticket office. A minute's silence was held at a game on Saturday.

Fans' tribute

Her family, including her daughter Julie Harris and grandchildren Natalie and Daniel, also worked or played for the club and were season ticket holders.

Liz Costa, of Brighton Supporters' Cub, described Mrs Harding as "the nicest kindest dearest person you could imagine".

"She always had a smile for everybody," she said.

Thousands of football fans paid tribute to her at the start of the game against Queen Park Rangers at the Withdean stadium.

The grandmother lived with her husband Jim in Highdown, Southwick, West Sussex.

Mrs Harding was killed as she walked home from her daughter's

She was killed while walking home from her daughter's house, which is also in Southwick.

Her family have posted a message on the club's website to thank everyone who has offered support.

It said: "This is an incredibly difficult time and to know people are thinking about Marie is very comforting. Please accept our heartfelt thanks."

The body of Mrs Harding was found on a footpath by a dog walker.

Her family have said that instead of flowers, they would like any donations in her memory to be sent to Brighton and Hove Albion's £2m appeal.