Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman was found unresponsive inside a car in an alley in Hackney on Saturday morning.
Officers were called at 6.42am to Hackney’s Whiston Road after concern was raised for the welfare of the woman inside the car.
Police forced entry and administered CPR before the arrival of paramedics and the air ambulance.
Despite their efforts, the woman, aged in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 20s was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder.
While enquiries are in the early stages, police believe the deceased and the man arrested were known to each other.
Detectives also believe they know who the deceased is and have informed her next of kin.
Formal identification is yet to take place, with a post-mortem examination due to be held as “soon as possible,” said a Met Police spokesperson.
A crime scene is in place while officers investigate what happened.
Met Detective Inspector Aytac Necati said: “As my colleagues and I begin our work today, we are all mindful of the human tragedy here.
“The victim’s family will be provided with every possible support and I can assure them that the Met’s investigation will be conducted with rigour and professionalism.
“While enquiries are in their early stages, I believe the deceased and the man arrested were known to each other.
“A crime scene remains in place in Whiston Road. Local people can expect to see additional police officers in the area in the coming days, and I urge them to speak with these officers should they have information or concerns.”
Anyone who has information or evidence that they think could help police is being asked to call 101, quoting the reference CAD 1561/6 Apr.
