Uckfield Man Admits Murdering Teenager Who Was Stabbed To Death

Tuesday, 24 August 2021 05:48

By John Warburton @Warblefly

Victim Marc Williams, 18. Murderer Lewis Ashdown, 20 (right) faces sentencing

A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of teenager Marc Williams on May 30 this year.

At Lewes Crown Court yesterday (August 23), Lewis Ashdown admitted killing his 18-year-old victim in the early hours of the morning.

The pair, who police said were associates, had met up the night before in Fairwarp.

Officers charged Ashdown, 20, a chef, of Normansland, Fairwarp, with murder after Marc’s body was found by police in a wooded area of Fairwarp.

Investigators confirmed Marc had died as a result of multiple stab wounds.

In court, Ashdown pleaded guilty to murder and to possession of an offensive weapon — he has been remanded in custody for sentencing on September 24.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers, said:

“This was a horrendous and unprovoked attack on a young man who thought he was simply out enjoying an evening with a friend.

“Lewis Ashdown took advantage of Marc’s trust and friendship, and killed him in a sustained and violent assault.

“Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of Marc at this incredibly distressing time."

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