Police Hunt Man In Body-In-Boot Murder Probe
A man is being hunted by police in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found in the boot of a burning car.
Detectives want to trace Christopher Jeffrey-Shaw, 26, from Lewisham in southeast London, and have warned the public not to approach him.
Police released his name after the discovery of a body in the back of a Volkswagen Jetta, which had sustained extensive fire damage.
Fire crews were called to Ifield Golf Club near Horsham, West Sussex, shortly after 2pm on Friday to reports of a vehicle ablaze.
A post-mortem examination revealed the victim is a woman, possibly aged in her 20s, and officers are still trying to establish her identity.
The cause of death was given as smoke inhalation,
A 34-year-old woman from Dulwich, south London, who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder has been bailed until 30 March.
Detective Chief Inspector Karen Mizzi, from the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, said: "We need to urgently trace Christopher Jeffrey-Shaw in connection with this murder inquiry.
"A young woman has died in horrific circumstances.
"If anyone has any knowledge of where this man is or may know the identity of the victim, please come forward.
"Also we would like to hear from anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously or the vehicle, a Volkswagen Jetta, in Rusper Road, Ifield on Friday between 2pm and 3pm."
Mr Jeffrey-Shaw is described as being 6ft, of stocky build with dark hair, and has a stubbly goatee beard.
Anyone who sees him is warned not to approach him but call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
