East Sussex couple described as 'incredible and loving parents' after being found dead in their own home

Josh Bashford, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were discovered by Sussex Police in their Lewes Road property shortly after 7pm on Friday, June 9.

Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, was arrested in connection with the incident and has been charged with two counts of murder. Police said the 64-year-old was known to the victims.

The couple’s friend Kayleigh Last described Josh and Chloe as the ‘most incredible and loving parents’ and started a GoFundMe page to raise money for the Bashford’s four grieving children.

Kayleigh wrote on the page: "We are asking for anything you can do to support the children so we can get them everything they need and can continue to give them the best life that we know Chloe and Josh would have given them.

“Any donation, big or small would be extremely extremely appreciated by our entire family.

"We understand times are hard for everyone right now so even if you could just share this page so that we can reach out to as many people and get as much support for them as we can would be amazing.

“Rest in Peace Chloe and Josh, you will always be so loved and never forgotten.”

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More then £23,000 has been raised so far, with countless words of support left by donators on the fundraising page for them family.

One person wrote: “What has happened is unthinkable and I want to help in anyway possible. My thoughts are with the family and children.”Another posted: “Josh was our brothers friend, he was such a nice guy.We are thinking of his and Chloes family and their 4 beautiful children, and and pray that you somehow find the strength to get through this.”

Peter Ediss, Deputy Headteacher of Telscombe Cliffs Academy, typed: “Sending love and thoughts to the children during this awful time. Your parents were incredibly supportive and wonderful people. May they rest in peace; may you find your peace. I'm so sorry.”

Martin appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 12) where the case was adjourned for a preliminary hearing at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, June 14.

He remains remanded in custody in the meantime, Police say.

Police confirmed that a post mortem is scheduled to take place next week.