Murder investigation launched in Romford following fatal assault

Detectives are investigating a fatal assault in Romford.

On Saturday, 16 August at 05:34hrs police were called to Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford following reports of an assault.

Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, but despite their best efforts, the woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Although formal identification has yet to take place, officers believe the victim was in her twenties.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

The woman’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. We await formal identification.

No arrests have yet been made at this early stage in the investigation.

Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said: “Our thoughts today are with the victim’s family and friends in light of this truly tragic event.

“Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out. I want to thank residents for their patience while this continues. I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to come forward to us.”

If you saw anything, or have any information then please contact police via 101 quoting 1625/16Aug. Alternatively, to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.