Man in court over youth's death

A 42-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in Hastings

Adam Skilton of Wilton Road, Bexhill, is accused of killing student Jacob Woudstra outside the Shah pub on Thursday.

He has also been charged with perverting the course of justice.

Wesley Long, 34, of High Street, Hastings, will also appear at Hastings Magistrates Court, charged with perverting the course of justice.

A 31-year-old man from Rye, arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 19-year-old man from Hastings, arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, have been released on bail.

A post-mortem examination found Jacob died from a single stab wound to the chest.