Man charged with murder of woman in Walthamstow

A man will appear in court charged with the murder of a woman in Walthamstow.

Shaine March, 45 (02.09.78) of Rainsborough Avenue, SE8 will appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 23 July charged with the murder of 32-year-old Alana Odysseos.

March was arrested after police were called to an address in Lynmouth Road, E17 at around 03.00hrs on Monday, 22 July following reports of a woman injured.

Alana was found suffering stab wounds and died at the scene.

March and Alana were known to each other.

An investigation was launched led by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command. March was charged in the early hours of Tuesday, 23 July.