A man has appeared in court, charged with murdering a married couple at their home in Lewes Road, Newhaven.
Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, 64, of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, is accused of killing 33-year-old Josh Bashford and 30-year-old Chloe Bashford.
Their bodies were tragically discovered at their property shortly after 7pm on Friday 9 June.
Martin appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 12, where the case was adjourned for a preliminary hearing at Lewes Crown Court today (June 14). He has remained in custody.
The immediate families of Josh and Chloe have reiterated they do not wish to add any further information or be approached for comment at this time, and police are urging the press and public to respect their right to privacy.
A post mortem is scheduled to take place this week.