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The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
Three arrested after woman ‘murdered' outside care home in horror attack as officers swarm and seal off road
COPS have arrested three men after a woman was found dead outside a care home. Police were called to Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, at around 5.30am on Saturday. 4 4 4 Officers found a woman had been attacked and despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Formal identification is yet to take place, however it is believed the victim was in her 20s. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. A 35-year-old has now been arrested on suspicion of murder, alongside a 21-year-old and 22-year-old who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. It is understood those involved were 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.' A spokesperson for the Met Police added: "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." 4
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Murder investigation launched after woman fatally assaulted
The woman has not yet been formally identified, police said, but officers believe she was in her twenties A police tent at the scene in Chadwell Heath where a woman died (Aaron Chown/PA) Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was fatally assaulted in the early hours of the morning. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called Chadwell Heath, east London, just after 5.30am on Saturday after reports of an assault. Paramedics also attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Chadwell Heath Lane, the force said. The woman has not yet been formally identified, police said, but officers believe she was in her twenties. A police tent at the scene in Chadwell Heath Lane (Aaron Chown/PA) Her family have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers, the force added. No-one has yet been arrested in connection with the incident. Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said: 'Our thoughts today are with the victim's family and friends in light of this truly tragic event. 'Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out. A police tent at the scene in Chadwell Heath where a woman died (Aaron Chown/PA) News in 90 Seconds - August 16th 'I want to thank residents for their patience while this continues. I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to come forward to us.' Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police via 101 quoting 1625/16Aug, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Sky News
2 days ago
- Sky News
Chadwell Heath murder investigation: Police appeal after death of woman 'in her twenties'
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman in east London. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Chadwell Heath, near Romford, shortly after 5.30am on Saturday morning following reports of an assault. Police attended alongside the London Ambulance Service, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Chadwell Heath Lane, a statement said. Officers say they believe the victim to be a "woman in her twenties" and that her family has been informed. Formal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out in due course. The police are asking anyone who was in the area, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to contact them. No arrests have been made. Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said: "Our thoughts today are with the victim's family and friends in light of this truly tragic event. "Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out. I want to thank residents for their patience while this continues."
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Woman killed in Chadwell Heath, east London following attack
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was attacked in east London during the early hours of Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Chadwell Heath just after 05:30 BST following reports of an also attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene on Chadwell Heath Lane, the force woman has not yet been formally identified, police said, but officers believe she was in her twenties. Her family have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers, the force one has yet been arrested in connection with the Supt Brian Hobbs said: "Our thoughts today are with the victim's family and friends in light of this truly tragic event."Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out."He urged anyone with information to contact police.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Murder investigation launched after woman fatally assaulted
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was fatally assaulted in the early hours of the morning. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Chadwell Heath, east London, just after 5.30am on Saturday after reports of an assault. Paramedics also attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said. The woman has not yet been formally identified, police said, but officers believe she was in her twenties. Her family have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers, the force added. No one has yet been arrested in connection with the incident. Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said: 'Our thoughts today are with the victim's family and friends in light of this truly tragic event. 'Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out. 'I want to thank residents for their patience while this continues. I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to come forward to us.' Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police via 101 quoting 1625/16Aug, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
