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Police remain at the scene of a World War II ordnance discovered in the River Thames at George V Dock, E16.

The unexploded ordnance was discovered as part of pre-planned work at London City Airport and reported to the police at 05:06hrs on Sunday, 11 February. Specialist officers and the Royal Navy have attended and confirmed the nature of the device.

At around 22:00hrs on Sunday, 11 February an operational decision was made with the Royal Navy to implement a 214-metre exclusion zone to ensure that the ordnance can be safely dealt with whilst limiting any risk to the public.

Overnight, officers have been helping to evacuate properties within the exclusion zone and police are working with the local authority to provide residents with temporary emergency accommodation and the appropriate support.

A number of road cordons are in place, and motorists planning to travel through this part of Newham borough are urged to seek alternative routes.

The operation to remove the ordnance is ongoing in partnership with our colleagues in the Royal Navy. While we endeavour to progess the operation as quickly as possible and minimise disruption, it is important that all of the necessary steps and precautions are taken to ensure it is dealt with safely. We would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and cooperation.

For updates, please coninue to check http://news.met.police.uk/latest_news and Twitter @metpoliceuk.

+ London City Airport has been closed, and passengers due to fly from the airport on Monday, 12 February are being urged to contact their airline.

Police are responding to a World War Two ordnance in the River Thames at George V Dock, E16.

The ordnance was discovered as part of pre-planned work at London City Airport and reported to the police at 05:06hrs on Sunday, 11 February.

Specialist officers and the Royal Navy have attended and confirmed the nature of the device.

The operation to remove the ordnance is ongoing in partnership with our colleagues in the Royal Navy.

At 22:00hrs an operational decision was made with the Royal Navy to implement a 214-metre exclusion zone to ensure that the ordnance can be safely dealt with whilst limiting any risk to the public.

There will also be disruption to inbound and outbound flights during the operation. London City Airport are urging passengers to contact their airline before travelling.

Police are appealing for help to find a woman who is missing from Chelsea.

Mahboubeh Haddadzadeh, 54, was last heard from at 10:00hrs on Saturday, 10 February when she told her family that she intended to visit Brighton. She has not been heard from since.

She is described as white, of slim build with black hair.

She is believed to be wearing a black or navy jacket, white Skechers trainers with gold zips and earmuffs. She is thought to be carrying a brown shoulder bag.

Her disappearance is out of character and Mahboubeh’s family is growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Anyone who has seen Mahboubeh is asked to contact officers at Kensington & Chelsea via 101 or @MetCC

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman at a residential address in Fellows Road, Camden, have arrested two people.

A 43-year-old woman [A] and a 28-year-old man [B] were both arrested on suspicion of murder at separate address in Kilburn on the morning of Sunday, 11 February.

They were taken to separate central London police stations where they remain in custody.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service [LAS] at around 10:30hrs on Friday, 9 February, to reports of the body of a woman found inside a flat in Fellows Road, NW3.

Officers attended along with LAS and found a woman suffering from stab injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination will be conducted on Monday, 12 February, at St Pancras Mortuary.

Next of kin have been notified and the victim can be named as Hannah Leonard, 55, (21.8.62) of Fellows Road, Camden.

Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command [HMCC] investigate led by Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Wall.

Anyone who believes they have information relating to this incident should call the HMCC incident room on 020 8785 8244, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a female pensioner was struck by a large pellet in Chessington.

Police were called at 19:37hrs on Saturday, 10 February, to Hook Road, Chessington, following reports of a suspected shooting and a woman injured.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service.

A 74-year-old woman was found suffering an arm injury. She was taken to a south London hospital for treatment to a broken arm.

A police investigation is underway. At this stage, officers believe the injuries were caused by a large pellet that may have been fired from a catapult or similar device.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information about an individual using such a weapon in the Chessington area, should call Kingston CID via 101 quoting CAD 6572FEB10. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Detectives investigating the murder of a 55-year-old woman at a residential address in Fellows Road, Camden, have arrested two people.

A 43-year-old woman [A] and a 28-year-old man [B] were both arrested on suspicion of murder at separate addresses in Kilburn on the morning of Sunday, 11 February.

They were taken to separate central London police stations where they currently remain in custody.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service [LAS] at around 10:30hrs on Friday, 9 February, to reports of the body of a woman found inside a flat in Fellows Road, NW3.

Officers attended along with the LAS and found a woman suffering from stab injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been notified.

Although police are confident they know the identity of the deceased, we await formal identification.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted on Monday, 12 February, at St Pancras Mortuary.

Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command [HMCC] investigate led by Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Wall.

Anyone who believes they have information relating to this incident should call the HMCC incident room on 0208 785 8244, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Officers investigating the murder of Kwabena Nelson in Haringey on 3 February have charged a man.

Neron Quartey, 20 (22.03.1997) was charged on the evening of Saturday, 10 February with murder, aggravated vehicle taking and driving without insurance.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Highbury Magistrates Court on Monday, 12 February.

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a 35-year-old man at Thomas Street, Woolwich at 01.23hrs on Saturday, 10 February have charged a man.

Nathan Grannum-Paul, 25 (1.3.92) of no fixed address, was charged on Sunday, 11 February with grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of Class B drugs.

He is remanded in custody to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court via video link on Monday 12 February.

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a 55-year-old woman was found at a residential address at an apartment block at Bray, Fellows Road, Camden, NW3.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service at around 10:30hrs on Friday, 9 February, to reports of the body of a woman found inside a flat in Fellows Road, NW3.

Officers attended along with the LAS and found a woman suffering from stab injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin have been made aware.

Although police are confident they know the identity of the deceased, we await formal identification. A post-mortem examination will be conducted on Monday, 12 February, at St Pancras Mortuary.

Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command [HMCC] investigate.

There has been no arrest at this time.

At this early stage detectives retain an open mind as to motive.

Anyone who believes they have information relating to this incident should call the HMCC incident room on 0208 785 8244, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.