A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman and committing a sexual offence against her dead body.
Ernestas Juska, 20, appeared at Sevenoaks magistrates court on Monday over the death of Nina Denisova, 39, and spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
Police said they were were called to a property in Dartford, Kent, after reports of concern for a person at 6.50am on Saturday. Officers entered the home with staff from the South East Coast ambulance service, and found Denisova with injuries consistent with a stabbing. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her next of kin has been informed and a report has been prepared for the coroner.
The suspect and victim were known to each other, Kent police said.
After his court appearance, Juska was remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Maidstone crown court on Wednesday.
