Woman, 70, in court over husband's death

Andrew Rowland-Stuart died at his home on 27 May

A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her husband, who was found dead at their home in East Sussex.

Emergency services were called to a property in Lavender Street, Brighton, at about 19:30 BST on 27 May.

Joanna Rowland-Stuart, 70, was charged arrested and charged with killing Andrew Rowland-Stuart, also 70, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ms Rowland-Stuart appeared before magistrates in Crawley on Friday. She has been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Lewes Crown Court on 3 June.

Joanna Rowland-Stuart is next due to appear at Lewes Crown Court on 3 June

Det Ch Insp Alex Campbell, of the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, said: “This is a fast-moving investigation and our enquiries are ongoing as we seek to establish the full circumstances which led to Andrew’s tragic death.”

“We are urging the public not to speculate. Our thoughts remain with [the victim's] loved ones at this difficult time.”

Det Ch Insp Campbell asked to anyone with information to contact Sussex Police.