A teenager who was found dead near a train station has been named by police as her family pay tribute to their much-loved daughter, sister and mother.

Stephanie Marie, 19, was found in Crawley station car park at around 7.10am on Sunday. She was pronounced dead by paramedics and her injuries were consistent with being stabbed.

Jason Pascal Flore, 26, was charged with murder and appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning.

Stephanie's family paid tribute to her in a statement released today: “Stephanie was a much-loved daughter, sister and mother.

"We are devastated that her young life has been ended in this way.

"She had her whole life ahead of her. At school she excelled at sport and loved basketball, football and gymnastics. We will miss her so much. Life will never be the same.”

Senior Investigating Officer, T/Detective Superintendent Sam Blackburn said: “Our specialist officers are supporting Stephanie’s family and friends. Please can we ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.

“We continue to urge anyone with any information which could aid our investigation to get in touch with us.”