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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Pictured: Woman, 27, found dead near care home in east London - as fourth man is arrested over 'murder'
A 27-year-old woman who was found dead near a care home has been pictured for the first time as four men have been arrested amid a murder probe. Zahwa Salah Mukhtar was found in the early hours of Saturday morning near the Chadwell House Residential Care Home, which provides residential and respite care. Metropolitan Police officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene at around 5.30am following reports of a woman being assaulted. Despite the best efforts, Ms Mukhtar was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. After police launched a murder probe, a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. Two men , aged 21 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in relation to the incident. On Sunday, a fourth man, aged 35, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All four men are currently in police custody, with early enquiries suggesting the incident was isolated and those involved were known to one another. Zahwa's family, who are currently being supported by specialist officers, issued a touching tribute to the 'kind and loving' 27-year-old. 'Zahwa was a kind and loving person with high aspirations in life and her presence brought warmth to those around her,' they said in a statement. 'She was dearly loved by her family and friends. '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.' Pictures of the scene on Saturday showed parts of nearby park Little Heath cordoned off with police tape, with the tent up while police investigated. Officers in hazmat suits appeared to be examining a vehicle with large clear plastic bags of unknown items in them. Detective Superintendent 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.' Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting 1625/16Aug or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Murder hunt launched after woman in her 20s is found dead near care home
A murder hunt has been launched after a woman in her twenties was found dead near a care home. The horrifying attack happened early on Saturday morning on Chadwell Heath Lane in the Romford area of east London. Metropolitan Police officers were called at 5.34am to reports of an assault and helped the woman along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. But she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The brutal stabbing took place in a residential area just down the road from Chadwell House Residential Care Home, which provides residential, dementia and respite care. No arrests have yet been made as the investigation is only at its early stages - but police are appealing for witnesses and information as it continues. The young woman has yet to be formally identified but it is believed she was in her twenties. A post-mortem will soon be carried out. Her family have been told and are being supported by specialist family liaison officers. Pictures of the scene show parts of nearby park Little Heath have been cordoned off with police tape, with a white evidence tent up while officers investigate. Officers in hazmat suits appear to be examining a vehicle with large clear plastic bags of unknown items in them. 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 who saw anything or has information has been asked to contact the police by calling 101, quoting 1625/16Aug. They can alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.
