A serving police officer will appear in court today charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard.

Armed diplomatic protection officer Wayne Couzens, 48, was arrested on Tuesday night at his home in Deal.

He is due to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.

Sarah's family have been informed and specialist officers are in place to support the family and friends.

The investigation continues and is being led by Specialist Crime Command detectives who are drawing on expertise and skills from hundreds of colleagues across the Met. They are also being supported by Kent Police.

Yesterday it was confirmed a body found in woodland on Wednesday was that of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah.

Speaking outside Scotland Yard assistant commissioner Nick Ephgrave said: "On Wednesday evening detectives investigating Sarah's disappearance discovered a body secreted in woodland in Ashford, Kent.

“I can now confirm this has been formally identified as Sarah. A post-mortem examination is now taking place.

"Specialist officers are in constant contact with her family and have updated them on this terrible news.

“We continue to support them as best we possibly can in these truly dreadful circumstances."

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