Murder probe launched after woman's body found in Hackney car
6 April 2024, 20:13
A murder probe has been launched after a woman was found dead inside a car in east London.
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Officers were called to Whiston Road, Hackney, at around 6.45am on Saturday.
A woman was found unresponsive inside a car in the east London alleyway.
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Police broke into the vehicle and administered CPR but were unable to revive the woman who was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the force believe that they know the identity of the woman - but formal identification has yet to take place.
Her next of kin has been informed by the Met.
A crime scene is still in place where the car was found.
A post-mortem examination is set to be carried out by forensic officers in coming days.
