A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman was found stabbed to death - with the incident possibly linked to a man found dead on train tracks.
Officers received a report at around 9pm on Sunday (July 27) from British Transport Police (BTP) following concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address in Bushy Close, Romford.
On arrival, officers located a woman in her 60s with multiple stab wounds. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation has been launched and officers have remained in the area throughout today to continue enquiries.
Met officers continue to work closely with BTP following information that connects the woman’s death to that of a 20-year-old-man on the train tracks at Romford railway station earlier on Sunday.
BTP are treating the man’s death as non-suspicious.
The woman’s family have been notified and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.
Early enquiries indicate that the man and woman were known to each other.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command said:“Our thoughts remain with victim’s family at this difficult time as we investigate the circumstances behind this terrible incident.
“At this stage, we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public”.
Detective Superintendent Simon Giles, from the East Area investigations team added:“I understand that the incident is distressing for the community and we are working closely with our colleagues in the Specialist Crime Command to progress the investigation as quickly as possible.
“Those in the area today can expect to see our officers and we encourage anyone with any information to speak with them.”
Those with information can also call 101, report online or contact ‘X’@METCC quoting CAD6914/27JUL.
