A drug user who killed and then disposed of his victim's body on a golf course has been jailed for 19 years.

Sean Iran, 21, of St Richard's Road, Portslade, was found guilty of killing heroin addict Stefan Welch by a jury at Lewes Crown Court earlier on this afternoon. He was also found guilty of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

His father Babak Iran, 44, and brother Navid Iran, of the same address, were jailed for seven and six years respectively, after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice.

Following the sentencing, Mr Welch's family paid tribute to a loving father, brother, son and friend.

In a statement his family said that justice would never be done and that Sean Iran had taken advantage of his friendship with Stefan.

Mr Welch's burnt body was found on the Dyke Golf Course, Brighton, between the 17th and 18th holes, on September 4 last year.

The 36-year-old had sustained 'catastrophic brain trauma' caused by a heavy blunt object and probably died in less than an hour.

The day before he died, he had spoken to his probation officer about his drug debts and said he had been threatened over them.

Would you like to pay tribute to Mr Welch? Call Anna Roberts on 01273 533529 or email anna.roberts@theargus.co.uk.