The bodies of Josh, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, were found at their home in Lewes Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, on Friday.

Derek Martin, also known as Derek Glenn, of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Police say he was known to the victims.

Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, of the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, said: "Our thoughts remain with the families of the two victims at this extremely difficult time.

"While our work to establish the exact circumstances of what happened are ongoing, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the matter.

"I'd like to thank the public for their understanding and remind them not to speculate or comment on anything which could jeopardise our investigation in the meantime."

A Sussex Police spokesperson said that post-mortem examinations had been scheduled to take place in the next week to confirm the causes of death for the couple.

The spokesperson added that the victims' families were being supported.