A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman who was found with a neck injury at a home in east London.
Police were called to a residential property in City Island Way, Poplar, at around 4pm on Friday following reports of an assault.
The Met said a woman believed to be in her 30s was found with a neck injury and pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman has not been formally identified but police said her next of kin have been informed.
The force said a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after attending a south London police station on Saturday and remains in custody.
Police said it is believed the victim was known to the suspect.
Anyone with information should call the police on 101 quoting CAD 4734/11JAN or Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.
