09/10/2015

Woman's Body Found In North-West London

A murder investigation has been launched in Cricklewood, north-west London, following the discovery of a woman's body.

At around 8.10am on Thursday, 8 October, police attended a property on Melrose Avenue in the area after receiving reports of a deceased woman inside. Emergency services on the scene found the body of a woman believed to be in her 40s.

Police have said they believe they know the identity of the deceased, but formal identification is taking place before a name is released. The victim's next-of-kin have been informed.

A post-mortem examination is expected to take place.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

No arrests have been made.

Enquiries are continuing.

(JP/LM)

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