An area of the woods sectioned off by police. SUS-210206-141609001

An area of the woods sectioned off by police. SUS-210206-141609001

PICTURES: Body found near Heron’s Ghyll after man arrested in Eastbourne

By Express Reporter

Published 2nd Jun 2021, 15:25 BST

A body believed to be that of a missing Uckfield teenager has been found in woodlands surrounding the Heron’s Ghyll area. All southbound traffic on the A26 was diverted through Ashdown Forest just before the site where the body of Marc Williams was found. Mr Williams’ body has now been removed from the area. A 19-year-old man was arrested in Eastbourne on Tuesday, June 1, on suspicion of murdering Mr Williams and remains in custody for questioning at this time, according to police.

An area of the woods sectioned off by police. SUS-210206-141609001

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An area of the woods sectioned off by police. SUS-210206-141609001

Police at the scene following the discovery of the body. SUS-210206-145107001

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Police at the scene following the discovery of the body. SUS-210206-145107001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL

Police on the scene.

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Police on the scene.

Police teams searching the area after finding a body. SUS-210206-145119001

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Police teams searching the area after finding a body. SUS-210206-145119001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL

Police in the Heron’s Ghyll area. SUS-210206-125201001

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Police in the Heron’s Ghyll area. SUS-210206-125201001

Police sectioned off an area of the woods. SUS-210206-125128001

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Police sectioned off an area of the woods. SUS-210206-125128001

The area where the police found the body. SUS-210206-141546001

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The area where the police found the body. SUS-210206-141546001

Police at the scene following the discovery of the body. SUS-210206-145107001

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Police at the scene following the discovery of the body. SUS-210206-145107001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL

Police on the scene.

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Police on the scene.

Police teams searching the area after finding a body. SUS-210206-145119001

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Police teams searching the area after finding a body. SUS-210206-145119001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL

Police in the Heron’s Ghyll area. SUS-210206-125201001

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Police in the Heron’s Ghyll area. SUS-210206-125201001