Trial date set for man accused of double murder
A trial date has been set for a man charged with the murders of a married couple in East Sussex.
The bodies of Josh Bashford, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were found at their home in Lewes Road, Newhaven, on 9 June 2023.
Derek Martin, 65, of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, has previously pleaded not guilty to murder but has admitted manslaughter.
A hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday set a trial date for 7 October at Lewes Crown Court.
A further hearing was also scheduled for 19 July at the Old Bailey.
Mr Martin did not attend the hearing and remains in custody.
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