A marching band will lead a procession of mourners through a town for the funeral of a popular barman.

Colin Stewart, 32, of Hanbury Lane, Haywards Heath, died last month four days after collapsing with a blood clot on his brain.

He worked at the United Services Club for ex-servicemen and was well known throughout the town.

The procession, led by the town's youth marching band, will set out from Colin's home on July 26 at 10.30am.

It will continue to Barn Cottage Lane, up New England Road and down Church Road to St Wilfred's Church, where the service will take place.

Colin's brother, Davey, 35, said: "Everybody is welcome to attend. Colin was well-loved in the town and knew lots of people."

Colin died during an operation to relieve swelling on his brain on the morning of June 25.

He was found slumped unconscious in his doorway by a neighbour on June 21 at 2am.

He had been involved in an incident just after midnight at the Esso petrol station in Franklynn Road, near his home.

Davey said: "Everybody adored him. Haywards Heath has lost a good friend.

"It's been very hard but at least we can now hold his funeral. Everyone has been so supportive."

James Venn, 23, of Highfield Drive, Hurstpierpoint, has been charged with the manslaughter of Colin Stewart.

His father Mark Venn, 44, of Street Lane, Ardingly, has been charged with threatening or abusive behaviour likely to cause fear of violence.