Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Romford.
A 35-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder, alongside a 21-year-old and 22-year-old who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A murder investigation was launched on Saturday, 16 August after police and the London Ambulance Service were alerted to a woman who had been assaulted in Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford at around 05:30hrs. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Although formal identification has yet to take place, officers believe the victim was in her twenties. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
Early enquiries by detectives indicate this is an isolated incident and those involved are believed to be known to each other.
Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends in light of this truly tragic event.
“Although we have now made arrests, local residents will continue to see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out.
“I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to speak to us.”
If you saw anything, or have any information then please contact police via 101 quoting 1625/16Aug. Alternatively, to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.