Three arrested in London murder investigation after woman fatally assaulted

18 Aug 2025 • 3:25 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A woman in her 20s was fatally assaulted in Chadwell Heath, east London, leading to a murder investigation.
  • Metropolitan Police were called to Chadwell Heath Lane just after 5:30 AM on Saturday, where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident: a 35-year-old on suspicion of murder, and two others aged 21 and 22 for assisting an offender.
  • Detectives believe this was an isolated incident and that those involved were known to each other.
  • The victim's family has been informed and is being supported, while police continue their investigation and appeal for information.

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