A MAN accused of murdering a Buckhurst Hill woman at a hotel in Hertfordshire was been remanded in custody yesterday, after appearing at Luton Magistrates' Court.

Carl Langdell, 26, of Roundmoor Drive, Waltham Cross, is accused of killing Katie Locke, 23, at Theobalds Park Hotel in Waltham Cross on Christmas Eve.

Police were called to the hotel where they found the body of Ms Locke.

Detectives say investigations are ongoing, and specialist support is being provided to Ms Locke's family.