A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of an antiques dealer who was found dead in his flat. Sukhjit Bains, 46, is charged with murdering 72-year-old Michael Martin at the home in St Botolph's Road in Worthing this March 22. At a hearing at Lewes Crown Court, sitting in Brighton , on Wednesday, Bains, from Crawley, denied murder.
READ MORE: Shoplifter banned from stores after thefts In a previous statement, Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Amanda Zinyama said: “Our thoughts continue to be with the family at this extremely difficult time. "This is believed to have been an isolated incident that did not pose a wider risk to the community. “Further witnesses or anyone with information about what happened is asked to come forward to Sussex Police, and quote Operation Orchid.
” Bains will face a three-week trial from August 19..
