Seaford murder: Man arrested and charged

Christopher Cole, 30, of Clun Road, Wick, Littlehampton was detained today (Thursday, November 5).

Police said Cole has been charged with murdering Sarah Clayton at the Buckle caravan and camping site in Marine Parade, Seaford, on May 13.

Detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team launched a murder investigation after Sarah was sadly found dead in a tent at the site.

Police said Cole and the victim were known to each other.

He appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court today and was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Monday (November 9).

If anyone has any information relevant to this investigation please report online or ring 101 quoting Operation Cobblestone.

A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton:

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news, I am asking you to please purchase a copy of our newspapers.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspapers.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

Stay safe, and best wishes.