Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 20th August 2024, at 14:00hrs

A woman who sadly died following a stabbing at a Crawley train station on Sunday morning has been named.
In a statement released today, Sussex Police said,
“A 19-year-old woman who was found dead at Crawley Station on Sunday 18 August has been named by police as her family pay tribute to their much-loved daughter, sister and mother.
Stephanie Marie was found in the station car park at around 7.10am where she was sadly declared dead by paramedics. Her injuries were consistent with being stabbed.
Detectives investigating the incident have charged 26-year-old Jason Pascal Flore 21/05/98 with murder. He was remanded and will appear at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning, Tuesday 20 August.
Her family pay tribute to Stephanie 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.”
Anyone with any information is urged to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 quoting Operation Venn.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.