A man appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of a policeman.

James Richards, 34, of Willesden, north London, made a five-minute appearance before Worthing magistrates.

Richards, a builder, is accused of the attempted murder of PC Gary Thompson at Southwick on June 29.

He was also charged with aggravated burglary at Whiterock Place, Southwick on the same day.

Richards was remanded in custody until July 20.