A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead with serious head injuries.

Holly Sanchez, 32, was found at a bungalow in Oates Walk in Crawley at around 9am on Saturday, May 13.

Now, Ryan Evans, 30, has appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court charged with her murder at his home address.

A post-mortem revealed that the mum died from serious head injuries.

Two other men, a 37-year-old and 60-year-old, were also arrested on suspicion of murder but have since been released on conditional bail.

The Argus: Holly Sanchez, 32, was found dead at a bungalow in Oates Walk, CrawleyHolly Sanchez, 32, was found dead at a bungalow in Oates Walk, Crawley (Image: Facebook)

Police were previously granted further time to interview the men.

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Sussex Police previously reported that all of the men arrested were known to Mrs Sanchez.

Her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.

A police spokesman also said that Mrs Sanchez was not living in Oates Walk at the time of the incident despite previous reports that she had died at her home.

The Argus: Police presence at the scene at the time of the incidentPolice presence at the scene at the time of the incident (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Tributes poured in for Mrs Sanchez on Facebook who was described as a “lovely girl”.

Laura Denny said: “Rest in peace, thinking of your children and family. Sending love and strength to you all.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to report online or call 101 quoting Operation Gladstone.

Evans has been remanded in custody and is next set to appear at Lewes Crown Court tomorrow.