Man Charged With Murder After Man And Woman Die in St Leonards

A man has been charged with two counts of murder after a 66-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were found deceased at an address in St Leonards.

On Tuesday, 30 June, shortly after 4.30am, officers were called to an address in Seven Acre Close after a man and a woman were reported to have been injured.

Sadly, the bodies of a 66-year-old man, now identified as Adrian Horton, and a 46-year-old woman, now identified as Uschi Schild, were found inside the address. Their next of kin have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.

Sean Gray, 58, was promptly arrested at an address in Battle Road and has since been charged with murder.

Gray, of no fixed address, is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court on Friday, 3 July.

Detective Superintendent Jay Mendis-Gunasekera said: "This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with the families, friends and loved ones of those who have died at this very difficult time.

"This remains a fast-moving investigation as we work to establish the full circumstances surrounding these deaths. We believe that the suspects and the victims were known to each other and we are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation.

"Officers continue to carry out enquiries at the address and in the surrounding area, and an increased police presence will remain while those enquiries continue. I would like to thank the officers involved for their tireless work since this incident, and the local community for their patience, cooperation, and the information they have shared with us as our enquiries continue.

"We are still appealing to anyone with relevant information, such as CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage, to report online or phone 101, quoting Operation Newington."