A MURDER investigation has been launched after a lady was discovered stabbed to dying – with the incident probably linked to a person discovered lifeless on prepare tracks.
Officers acquired a report at round 9pm on Sunday (July 27) from British Transport Police (BTP) following considerations for the welfare of a lady at an handle in Bushy Shut, Romford.
On arrival, officers positioned a lady in her 60s with a number of stab wounds. She was sadly pronounced lifeless on the scene.
A homicide investigation has been launched and officers have remained within the space all through right this moment to proceed enquiries.
Met officers proceed to work intently with BTP following info that connects the girl’s dying to that of a 20-year-old-man on the prepare tracks at Romford railway station earlier on Sunday.
BTP are treating the person’s dying as non-suspicious.
The girl’s household have been notified and proceed to be supported by specialist officers.
No arrests have been made at the moment and the investigation stays ongoing.
Early enquiries point out that the person and girl have been identified to one another.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command mentioned: “Our ideas stay with sufferer’s household at this troublesome time as we examine the circumstances behind this horrible incident.
“At this stage, we consider this to be an remoted incident with no wider threat to the general public”.
Detective Superintendent Simon Giles, from the East Space investigations crew added: “I perceive that the incident is distressing for the group and we’re working intently with our colleagues within the Specialist Crime Command to progress the investigation as shortly as potential.
“These within the space right this moment can count on to see our officers and we encourage anybody with any info to talk with them.”
These with info may name 101, report on-line or contact ‘X’@METCC quoting CAD6914/27JUL.
