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Sky News
7 hours ago
- Sky News
Woman who died in east London named, as fourth arrest made during murder investigation
A 27-year-old woman who died near Romford on Saturday has been named - as police arrest a fourth person. Paramedics were called at about 5.30am to reports of an assault on Chadwell Heath Lane, but Zahwa Salah Mukhtar couldn't be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 35-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 21-year-old and 22-year-old were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender. Another 35-year-old was held on Sunday night - also on suspicion of assisting an offender. All four remain in custody. Those involved are believed to be known to each other and detectives believe it's an isolated incident. Ms Mukhtar's family said she was a "kind and loving person with high aspirations in life and her presence brought warmth to those around her". "She was dearly loved by her family and friends," they added. "Zahwa's tragic loss has left us heartbroken, and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever."
BBC News
8 hours ago
- BBC News
Family pays tribute to 'kind and loving' woman killed in Romford
A family has paid tribute to a "kind and loving" 27-year-old woman, after police launched a murder investigation into her Salah Mukhtar died at the scene on Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, after being attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning, police family said: "Zahwa was a kind and loving person with high aspirations in life and her presence brought warmth to those around her. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever."The Met Police said it had arrested four people, who remain in custody. A man, 35, was arrested on Sunday evening on suspicion of assisting an offender, the force followed the arrest of a 35-year-old man on suspicion of murder, and two men, aged 21 and 22, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an and ambulance crews were called at about 05:30 BST on Saturday to a woman who had been assaulted in Chadwell Heath Mukhtar's family said: "Zahwa's tragic loss has left us heartbroken, and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was dearly loved by her family and friends."Det Sup Brian Hobbs said: "Our thoughts today are 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."
The Sun
a day 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
