A MAN, 45, has been charged with murder after a woman, 73, was found dead.
Police were called to a property on Russia Lane, in Bethnal Green, London , at 9pm on Thursday.
Sufia Khatun was found with a serious head injury and paramedics sadly pronounced her dead at the scene.
The Met Police detained 45-year-old Mizanur Rahman, who was known to the victim.
He will appear at Thames Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with murder.
Ms Khatun’s next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Det Ch Supt Brittany Clarke, who leads the Central East Command Unit, said: “Our team of officers and forensic specialists are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this woman’s tragic death.
“This is believed to be an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the general public.
“However, residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “A man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Bethnal Green.
“Mizanur Rahman, 45 (14.6.1980), will appear at Thames Magistrates Court on Saturday, 16 August after being charged on Friday, 15 August.
“Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service to an address on Russia Lane at 21:00hrs on Thursday, 14 August.
“A woman was found with a serious head injury and pronounced dead at the scene. She has since been identified as 73-year-old Sufia Khatun.
“Her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.”
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