Two men have been charged with the murder of St Leonards businessman Michael Willard.

Steven Jones, 26, and Derek Hunter, 37, were due to appear at Hastings Magistrates' Court today to face charges of murder and robbery.

Jones is also charged with intimidating witnesses.

The pair were re-arrested yesterday following morning swoops at separate addresses in St Leonards.

Mr Willard, 63, of Harley Shute Road, St Leonards, died following an alleged attack outside his scaffolding company in Caves Road, St Leonards, on January 10.