Newhaven: Man appears in court over married couple's deaths
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The bodies of Josh Bashford, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were found by police at a house in Newhaven
A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a married couple who were found dead at their home.
The bodies of Josh Bashford, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were found on Friday night in Lewes Road, Newhaven.
Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on Monday.
Mr Martin has been remanded in custody and will next appear in a Crown court on a date yet to be set.
The 64-year-old defendant, who police said was known to the victims, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
Police said the two victims were discovered in a property in Lewes Road
Mr and Mrs Bashford's family have paid tribute to the couple on social media.
Georgie Last, a niece of the couple, said on Facebook they were "the most funny and loving pair... the most amazing parents to four beautiful, intelligent, and loving children".
Also on Facebook, Simon Glenn wrote: "Still does not feel real, just can't process it. My baby sister Chloe taken away from us way too soon, such a gentle soul."
'Miss you dearly'
Stephen Glenn added: "Taken cruelly from us far too young, leaving four beautiful children behind.
"You were and will always be our baby sister, we will miss you dearly and you will be forever in our thoughts and prayers RIP."
A Sussex Police spokesman said post-mortem examinations have been scheduled to take place in the next week to confirm causes of death.
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