Man charged over murder of Marc Williams

A man has been charged with murder after the body of 18-year-old Marc Williams, from Uckfield, was found by police.

Marc went to the Maresfield area on Saturday evening (29 May).

He called his family about 11.30pm to say he was on his way home but never returned.  

Search teams located a body in woodland surrounding the Heron’s Ghyll area late Tuesday night (1 June).

Lewis Ashdown, 19, of Normansland, was arrested on suspicion of his murder in Eastbourne on Tuesday and has now been charged.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Friday 4 June.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers said: "Our thoughts remain with Marc's family at this difficult time. His family are being supported by specially trained officers and we ask that their privacy is respected.

"This is a fast-moving enquiry and we thank the public for their patience and understanding as we continue to carry out our work in the area."

Anyone with information is being urged to report it online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Skittle.