Arno Engels, 39, of no fixed address, has been remanded into custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday 18 September.
Detectives launched a murder investigation after the victim, known as Tony, was found with serious injuries at an address in Westcourt Road, Worthing, on September 11 at 8.20pm.
Engels, was initially arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail pending further enquiries, the police force has confirmed.
After three days in hospital Mr Scarrott died on September 14.
Engels was then arrested on suspicion of murder and has now been charged.
He and the victim were known to each other.
Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: “This is tragic incident, and our thoughts are with Tony’s family and friends.
“Through our initial enquiries, it has been established that the victim and suspect are known to one another and we want to reassure members of the public that charges have now been secured and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.
“However we are appealing to anyone who may have seen or helped the victim, in Westcourt Road between 7.20pm and 7.40pm on Thursday 11 September, to come forward.
“There will be an ongoing police presence at the address our enquiries continues.
“If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please report online or phone 101 quoting Operation Brentford.”
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