A teenager who is charged with the murder of a 24-year-old man made his first appearance before magistrates.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, yesterday appeared at Lewes Youth Court charged with the murder of Scott Wadman, of Gibbon Road, Newhaven.

He was remanded in custody and will reappear at the court on October 3.

Mr Wadman died after an incident in Gibbon Road on Saturday.