Newhaven: Man charged with couple's murder after bodies found

A man has been charged with the murder of a married couple in East Sussex, police have confirmed.

The bodies of Josh Bashford, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were found by police at a house in Lewes Road, Newhaven, on Friday night.

Derek Martin, 64, also known as Derek Glenn, of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, has been charged with two counts of murder.

He is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Det Ch Insp Kimball Edey, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: "Our thoughts remain with the families of the two victims at this extremely difficult time.

"While our work to establish the exact circumstances of what happened are ongoing, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the matter.

"I'd like to thank the public for their understanding and remind them not to speculate or comment on anything which could jeopardise our investigation in the meantime."

The victims' next of kin have been informed and are being supported by police.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place next week.

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