Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Yajaira Castro Mendez have very sadly discovered a body.
While we await formal identification, Yajaira’s family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Yajaira went missing from Ilford on Thursday, 29 May. Following extensive enquiries by officers a murder investigation was launched.
Since that time detectives have been carrying out urgent enquiries to find Yajaira’s body and during searches in the Bolderwood area of Hampshire on Saturday, 7 June they found a body.
A post mortem will be held in due course.
Detective Inspector Jay Gregory, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a very sad development in the investigation and are thoughts are very much with Yajaira’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
We continue to appeal to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to please come forward.”
On Friday, 6 June a man known to Yajaira appeared in court charged with her murder and was remanded into custody.
Anyone with information relating to Yajaira’s disappearance is asked to contact police via 101 or @MetCC quoting CAD 3020/06JUN25.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.