[Denver]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-46492477

A 26-year-old man is to be charged with the murder of missing British backpacker Grace Millane, New Zealand Police have said.

Miss Millane, 22, from Essex - described by her father as "lovely" and "family-orientated" - was last seen in New Zealand a week ago.

Police said they believe she was murdered although her body has not yet been found.

Det Insp Scott Beard said the evidence told police she was "no longer alive".

"Grace's family have been advised of this development and they are devastated," Det Insp Beard added.

The announcement follows a review of CCTV footage, the forensic examination of a hotel where she was last seen on Saturday 1 December, and the discovery of a vehicle.

On Saturday, police announced they will charge a 26-year-old man, who had been speaking to officers after being located at an address in central Auckland.

He will remain in police custody until Monday when he is due in court, police said.

Det Insp Beard said police were "determined to do everything we can to find" Miss Millane.

He added the "thoughts of all New Zealanders will be with Grace's family tonight".