Man remanded over club 'killing'

Ben Lund died in hospital after being attacked at the nightclub

A 24-year-old man accused of murder has been remanded in custody after an application for bail was refused by magistrates.

Nicholas Sitko, of Mendip Avenue, Eastbourne, is charged with the murder of Ben Lund, 19.

Mr Lund died in hospital after being assaulted at the Funktion Rooms nightclub in Eastbourne on 11 July.

Mr Sitko will appear at Lewes Crown Court on 31 July for a preliminary hearing.

Mr Lund's death has led to more than 2,000 people becoming members of a memorial page on Facebook.

The Lund family released a statement following Mr Lund's death, saying: "Our family are utterly devastated at the senseless loss of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin.

"Our beautiful, gentle Ben, who loved life and always had time and a smile for everyone. A fundamental part of our family has been torn from us and we will never stop loving and missing Ben."