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First image of girl, 27, who died after she was ‘attacked exterior of care dwelling’

NewsFirst image of girl, 27, who died after she was ‘attacked exterior of care dwelling’
Zahwa Salah Mukhtar is seen pictured in a takeaway wearing a pink headscarf and a black top
Police have stated Zahwa Salah Mukhtar died after the incident in Romford over the weekend (Image: Metropolitan Police)

The household of a younger girl who died after an assault exterior an east London care dwelling haven described her as a ‘form and loving’.

Zahwa Salah Mukhtar, 27, was discovered with deadly accidents on Chadwell Heath Lane at round 5.30am on Saturday, police have stated.

Detectives on the Metropolitan Police have now made a fourth arrest in relation to the homicide investigation.

A police assertion stated: ‘A 35-year-old man was arrested on the night of Sunday, 17 August on suspicion of aiding an offender and he stays in police custody.

‘That is along with a 35-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of homicide, alongside a 21-year-old and 22-year-old who have been arrested on suspicion of aiding an offender. All 4 males stay in police custody.’

Police and paramedics have been referred to as to the scene.

Detectives consider these concerned are identified to one another.

Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs stated: ‘Our ideas as we speak are with the sufferer’s household and buddies in mild of this really tragic occasion.

‘Though we’ve got now made arrests, native residents will proceed to see an elevated variety of officers in and across the space whereas our investigative work is carried out.

‘I might ask anybody who was within the space of Romford, who could have seen or heard something suspicious, to talk to us.’

A household assertion stated: ‘Zahwa was a form and loving individual with excessive aspirations in life and her presence introduced heat to these round her.

‘She was dearly beloved by her household and buddies.

‘Zahwa’s tragic loss has left us heartbroken, and he or she shall be really missed by all who knew and beloved her.

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‘Her reminiscence will dwell on in our hearts perpetually.’

Should you noticed something, or have any info then please contact police by way of 101 quoting 1625/16Aug. Alternatively, to stay nameless you possibly can name Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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