Police investigating the case of Marc Williams, 18, who was reported missing from Uckfield on Sunday (May 30), have charged a man with his murder.
Marc went to the Maresfield area on Saturday evening (May 29).
He called his family about 11.30pm to say he was on his way home but did not return.
Search teams located a body in woodland surrounding the Heron’s Ghyll area late on Tuesday night (June 1).
Police said that, while the body has not been formally identified at this stage, it is believed to be that of Marc.
Lewis Ashdown, 19, of Normansland, Fairwarp, Uckfield, was arrested in Eastbourne on the same day.
He was charged with murder in the early hours of this morning, and was remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court later today (June 3).
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers said:
"Our thoughts remain with Marc's family at this difficult time.
"His family are being supported by specially trained officers and we ask that their privacy is respected.
"This is a fast-moving enquiry and we thank the public for their patience and understanding as we continue to carry out our work in the area.
"Anyone with information that may assist with our investigation is urged to report it to us immediately online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Skittle."
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