A young woman who went missing from a mental health unit in Hove has been identified as the victim of body in the boot murder case.

Janet Muller, of Eastbourne, was last seen at the hospital at 10pm on Thursday, March 12.

A man has now also been charged with her murder.

Christopher Jeffrey-Shaw, 26, of Lakeside, Beckenham, London, is accused of killing University of Brighton student Janet.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on Thursday (19 March).

Miss Müller was reporting missing from Mill View Hospital in Nevill Avenue, Hove, on Thursday (12 March).

She was a University of Brighton student studying at the Eastbourne campus.

The cause of death has been given as smoke inhalation.

Detective Chief Inspector Karen Mizzi from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: "Specially trained officers are supporting Janet's family at this extremely difficult time.

"Although we have charged a man with murder, I am appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Janet on Thursday night (March 12). She was last seen at Mill View at 10.15pm.

"If anyone saw her leaving the hospital or walking in the area, we need to hear from you."

Miss Müller was of mixed race, slim and 5' 7' with shoulder length dark brown afro hair and brown eyes. She was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Sussex Police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Madeira or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.