Three people are set to appear in court on Monday charged in relation to the death of a man in Hove.

Lea Williams, originally from St Leonards but living in Hove at the time of his death, was found dead in his ‘bat cave’ near the pitch and putt golf course on February 11.

Mr Williams died from severe injuries to his face and head caused by a heavy object, according to a post-mortem examination.

The 45-year-old had also suffered multiple fractures to his ribs.

Michael John Clark, 52, of Trafalgar Street, Brighton and Edward Phillips, 44, who has links to Brighton, have been charged with murder.

Lauren Bishop, 36, a nurse from Seaford, has been charged with conspiracy to murder.

The trial is due to start on Monday.