A MURDER probe is under way after the death of a woman whose body was found in a the boot of a car next to a park.
Met Police officers made the grisly discovery in Ilford, east London, after responding to reports from colleagues in Northamptonshire raising concerns for the welfare of a woman, whose age has not been released.
Police locked off access to the park with a forensic tent placed over the car, according to residents on an online forum, who sensed something bad had happened.
One posted: “The tent does not bode well. I assume it’s a police tent and covers a spot where something very bad happened to someone.”
Others questioned what had happened, after police failed to release any details about the investigation.
But, a Met Police spokeswoman told The Sun: “Shortly after midnight on the morning of Thursday, 14 November, the Met was contacted by officers from Northamptonshire Police raising concerns for the welfare of a woman who was believed to be in a car in the east London area.
“The car was located parked in Brisbane Road, Ilford and the body of a 24-year-old woman was found inside the vehicle.
“Her death is being treated as suspicious.”
No arrests have been made and the crime scene remains in place while enquiries into the circumstances continue.
No post mortem examination result has been released either.
The spokeswoman added: “We continue to liaise with colleagues from Northamptonshire Police and at this time this is being treated as an isolated incident.”
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “Police officers were called on Wednesday, November 13, regarding a concern for the welfare of a woman in Corby.
“Fast-track enquiries were made which led to the discovery of a body inside a vehicle in the Ilford area of London.
“Although we believe that this was a targeted incident and there is no wider risk to members of the public, we are treating this woman’s death as suspicious and will be working alongside the Metropolitan Police to establish the circumstances behind it.”
Superintendent Steve Freeman from Northamptonshire Police said: “On Wednesday, November 13, Northamptonshire Police were contacted by a member of the public regarding a concern for the welfare of a woman in Corby.
“Fast-track enquiries were made which sadly led to the discovery of a woman’s body inside the boot of a vehicle in the Ilford area of London.
“We are treating the death as suspicious and a murder investigation has been launched.
“Detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime Team and the Metropolitan Police have been working at pace to establish the circumstances that led to the woman’s death.
“The investigation is ongoing and there will be continued police activity over the weekend in various locations, including Corby and Ilford.
“Although we believe that this was a targeted incident and there is no wider risk to members of the public, extra patrols will be taking place in Corby in the coming days for reassurance purposes.
“Anyone with any concerns is welcome to approach one of these officers who will be happy to help, and anyone who may have information that could assist our inquiries, is asked to contact us on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
