A murder investigation has been launched by the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team following the death of a 17-year-old girl in Oxted.

Officers were called to an address on Amy Road at around 5.20pm on Friday, 24 January after the body of a girl was discovered at the property. Her next of kin has been informed.

The investigation is still in the early stages but it is believed that the victim and the offender are known to each other.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Appropriate updates will follow in due course.