The body of a young woman has been discovered in a house fire.

The body of what is believed to be of a young woman in her twenties has been found at the scene of a house fire in Edgell Road in Westbourne near the Hampshire border.

Six fire crews were called to the blaze at the semi-detached house at just after 11.15am today and remained at the scene for more than an hour.

Police officers and forensic experts have also been at the scene during the day as Sussex Police investigate the circumstances of the incident.

If you knew the woman or saw what happened contact The Argus on 01273 544530 or email neil.vowles@theargus.co.uk.