Woman in her 60s stabbed to death in London suburb
The Metropolitan Police said its officers were called to an address in Bushy Close, Romford, at around 9pm on July 27 following concerns for the welfare of the woman.
They found the woman had suffered multiple stab wounds and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force said it was working with British Transport Police (BTP) following information that connects the woman's death to that of a 20-year-old man on the train tracks at Romford railway station.
Police said early enquiries indicated that the man and woman were known to each other.
They added that the woman's family had been notified and were being supported by specialist officers.
The man died on the tracks at Romford railway station earlier on Sunday. BTP is treating his death as non-suspicious.
Det Ch Insp Joanna Yorke said: 'Our thoughts remain with the victim's family at this difficult time as we investigate the circumstances behind this terrible incident.
'At this stage, we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.'
Police said no arrests had been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Det Supt Simon Giles, from the East Area investigations team, added: 'I understand that the incident is distressing for the community and we are working closely with our colleagues in the Specialist Crime Command to progress the investigation as quickly as possible.
'Those in the area today can expect to see our officers and we encourage anyone with any information to speak with them.'
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