Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead with “multiple stab wounds” at a house in Romford.
Met Police were called to Bushy Close just after 9pm on Sunday by British Transport Police (BTP) following concerns for the welfare of a woman in her 60s.
Upon arrival, officers found a woman with multiple stab wounds. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation has since been launched and Met Police is working closely with BTP following information that connects the woman’s death to that of a 20-year-old man on the train tracks at Romford railway station earlier that day. BTP are treating the man’s death as non-suspicious.
The woman’s family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
No arrests have yet been made and the investigation remains ongoing, police said.
Early enquiries suggest that the man and woman were known to each other.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command said: "Our thoughts remain with victim’s family at this difficult time as we investigate the circumstances behind this terrible incident.
“At this stage, we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public".
Detective Superintendent Simon Giles, from the East Area investigations team added: "I understand that the incident is distressing for the community and we are working closely with our colleagues in the Specialist Crime Command to progress the investigation as quickly as possible.
“Those in the area today can expect to see our officers and we encourage anyone with any information to speak with them.”
