A man has appeared in court accused of murder and a sexual offence on a dead body. 

Nina Denisova, 39, was found dead at a property on Henderson Drive, Dartford, on Saturday morning (August 17) with injuries consistent with being stabbed. 

Ernestas Juska, 20, of Henderson Drive, has been charged with murdering her and also with committing a sexual offence against a deceased female. 

On Monday (August 19) Juska appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court. 

He was remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday (August 21). 

Kent Police said they received a call at 6.50am on Saturday following concern for a person at a property.

Miss Denisova was pronounced dead at the scene and her next of kin were informed. 

A report has been prepared for the coroner.