Woman found dead in Hounslow as murder investigation launched

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:17 · Archive

A 26-year-old woman was found dead at a property in Feltham, Hounslow, during a welfare check on Thursday, November 4.

A 26-year-old woman was found dead at a property on Chertsey Road in Feltham, Hounslow, on Thursday, November 4, during a welfare check. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and was taken to hospital where he remains under observation.

The woman's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Her cause of death is still to be determined by a post-mortem examination, and she has not yet been formally named by the Metropolitan Police.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said: 'As always, our thoughts remain with the victim's family at this painful time. We understand an incident of this nature will cause concern for the community. I'd like to reassure them that we believe this to be an isolated incident, and our officers acted quickly to detain a suspect.' Police are appealing for anyone with information, doorbell footage or dashcam footage from the area to come forward. The public can contact police on 101 quoting reference 01/8264940/26, or share information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.

How it is being reported

• Woman, 26, found dead in Hounslow home as police launch murder probePolice discovered the woman's body during a welfare checkMyLondon · 5 Nov, 11:38
• Woman, 26, found dead at south London home as police launch murder investigationA murder investigation is under way after a woman was found dead during a welfare check.This Is Local London · 5 Nov, 11:20

In this story: Feltham · Hounslow · Metropolitan Police · Sarah Lee · Crimestoppers

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