A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death.

Emergency services were called to a property in Henderson Drive, Dartford shortly before 7am on Saturday (August 17) after concerns for a person were raised.

Police and paramedics attended the address where a woman was found with stab injuries. She died at the scene.

Police have now confirmed Ernestas Juska, of Henderson Drive, Dartford, has been charged with murder.

He has also been charged with committing a sexual offence against a deceased female.

He remains in custody and will appear in Medway Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday).

Following the incident, Henderson Drive was taped off between the junctions with Marsh Street and Cavell Crescent while officers carried out their inquiries.

Forensics officers in protective clothing were also seen going in and out of the house, including more than 24 hours later this morning.

Juska, who was known to the victim, was arrested and taken into custody in connection with the incident later that same day

Neighbours have already spoken of their shock over the alleged murder.

John Powsey first knew something was happening when he woke up about 8am on Saturday and saw no cars driving up and down the usually busy road.

He said officers were searching through bins, people’s gardens and underneath cars throughout the day and the road cordon was lifted at about 7pm.

Taxi driver Shaun Green, who has lived in Henderson Drive for five years, said: “I knew it was serious when I saw the forensics here yesterday but we did not know for a while how bad it was.

“We hoped it was not as serious as it looked.

“I have never had any trouble around here. You see it on the news but you never expect it to happen next door.

“It is shocking. Things like this do not happen every day.”

In a statement, the new Labour MP for Dartford, Jim Dickson, offered his condolences to those affected by the victim's death.

“My thoughts are with the victim and all those affected by this morning’s tragic incident in Temple Hill," he said.

“I would like to thank the police for their swift response and encourage anyone with relevant information to contact them.”