The nephew of Jean Barnes recognised a number of antiques seized by police after the man accused of her murder was arrested, a court heard.

David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, who is accused of murdering Miss Barnes, is alleged to have stolen antiques from her home before and after he killed her.

Munley faces nine counts of burglary and five of forgery in addition to the murder charge but denies all the offences.

Lewes Crown Court yesterday heard how Mr Winn could identify several pieces allegedly taken from her home, including furniture, pictures, china pots and a tea set, when questioned by police.

Mr Winn described how several of the antiques triggered memories from his childhood, and said he was certain these were the same pieces.

Jeremy Winn last visited his aunt's home in Tennyson Road, Worthing, 12 years before her death in 1999.

The house previously belonged to his grandparents where he had regularly stayed as a child.

Mr Winn said that the last time he visited the house it was untidy and dusty and his aunt was living mainly on the first floor.

Mr Winn added that the position of the furniture appeared to have changed little, and he thought he would have noticed if any items had gone by then.

Yesterday, the trial heard how the defendant David Munley seemed legitimate when he offered a dealer an antique clock.

The clock is alleged to have been stolen from the home of pensioner Jean Barnes. Mr Munley sold the clock for £500 at Wilson Antiques, Worthing, 11 days before her body was found, Lewes Crown Court heard.

Dealer Frank Wilson said when Munley brought him the clock he was happy to supply proof of identity and gave him no reason to be suspicious.

The trial continues.