Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “Our team remains resolute in securing justice and we need the public’s help to do so. “I am ...

Police believe she was killed with an axe, which has so far not been located. Donald Excell appeared at Lewes Crown Court today charged with murder. The 48-year-old spoke only to confirm his name ...

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell of Sussex Police said it had been a 'hugely distressing incident, not least for the family and friends of Rita but also the wider community'. 'I'd like to ...

A MAN has appeared in court charged with stabbing an "adored" woman to death with an axe. Rita Lambourne, 58, suffered catastrophic injuries at her home in Bexhill, East Sussex, on February 12.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell said: “This has been a hugely distressing incident, not least for the family and friends of Rita, but also the wider community. “I’d like to thank the ...

Credit: Sussex Police Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell said: “This has been a hugely distressing incident, not least for the family and friends of Rita, but also the wider community.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell said: “This has been a hugely distressing incident, not least for the family and friends of Rita, but also the wider community. “I’d like to thank the public ...

Rita Lambourne was ‘fatally wounded’ at an address in Bexhill on February 12, police said (Family handout/PA) A 48-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was stabbed to ...

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell said: "This has been a hugely distressing incident, not least for the family and friends of Rita but also the wider community. "I'd like to thank the public for ...