EAST SUSSEX MURDER HUNT

Detective Chief Inspector Adam Hibbert, from Sussex Police Major Crime Branch, said: "At about 2.15am on Saturday (November 5), police and Sussex Ambulance were called to 49 Upper Close, Forest Row, following reports that the body of Marion Edgington had been found lying in a ground floor room by two of her children, Thomas and Sarah, who were returning from an evening out.

"She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. A subsequent post mortem established cause of death as being stab wounds.

"As a result of this incident, Sussex Police have launched a murder enquiry which is being coordinated at Eastbourne Major Incident Suite.

"It is vital that we trace Marion's daughter, Nicola Edgington, a 25 year old woman from London, and speak to her in connection with this incident.

"Nicola is described as white, 5ft 3in tall, with long fair hair and of slim build.

"I am extremely concerned for her own personal welfare and appeal to any person who may have information as to her whereabouts to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting Operation CLOCK.

"This is being treated as a domestic incident and as such we do not believe Nicola to be a risk to other members of the public. However, I would urge anybody with information to contact the police and not take it upon themselves to confront or approach her.

"In addition to trying to find Nicola, the investigation is focussing on the events of Friday 4th November. These are integral to the final moments of Marion's life and as such I will not go into specific details as to the events as we believe them to be."

Sara Edgington, Nicola's sister, said: "Mum was perfect in everyway. She loved helping people. She was a wonderful woman. She would have done anything to help others. The rest of the family are finding it very difficult to understand what has happened.

"Nicola, please hand yourself in to the police. We cannot move on and come to terms with what has happened until we know where you are.

"I also want to ask members of the public, if you have seen Nicola, please contact Sussex Police."