A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body of a woman in Folkes Lane, Upminster in the early hours of Sunday.
The family of 21-year-old Hina Bashir, who had been reported missing from Ilford, have been informed. They are being supported by specialist officers.
Mohammed Arslan has been charged with murder and will appear at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “My thoughts are with Hina’s family who have suffered a terrible loss. We will provide them with whatever support we can.
“We are continuing our work to develop a full understanding of what happened to Hina, not just in recent days but in the weeks prior to this terrible incident.
“I would urge anyone who may have information which could assist us to come forward.”
