Two men accused of murdering East Sussex businessman Michael Willard have appeared before Lewes Crown Court.

Stephen Jones, 26, of Perth Road, St Leonards, and Derek Hunter, 37, of West Hill Road, St Leonards, are both charged with murder and robbery.

Mr Willard, 63, died after suffering a single fatal knife wound in an incident at his scaffolding business in Caves Road, St Leonards, on January 10.

Jones and Hunter were remanded in custody until May 30.