A 35-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder, as well as a 21-year-old and a 22-year-old who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
The Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation on Saturday (August 16), after emergency services were alerted to an assault in Chadwell Heath Lane at around 5.30am.
The victim, believed to be in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A formal identification has yet to take place, but the woman’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
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A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
After early enquiries, detectives believe this is an isolated incident and that those involved are known to each other.
Det Supt Brian Hobbs said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends in light of this truly tragic event.
“Although we have now made arrests, local residents will continue to see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out.
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“I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to speak to us.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Met Police via 101 quoting crime reference number 1625/16Aug.
Alternatively, to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
