A BRIGHTON man has been arrested after a young married couple from Newhaven were found dead on Friday (9 June).
The bodies were discovered at their home in Lewes Road, Newhaven, the families have released an image of them.
Officers were called to the property shortly after 7pm on Friday 9 June, where the bodies of 33-year-old Josh Bashford and 30-year-old Chloe Bashford were discovered.
Their next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported at this time.
Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, 64, of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, was arrested in connection with the incident and has been charged with two counts of murder. He was known to the victims.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday 12 June.
The families of Josh and Chloe have expressed they do not wish to add any further information at this time, and we urge the press and public to respect their right to privacy.
A post mortem is scheduled to take place next week.
