Three Arrested in Murder Probe of Woman Found Dead in Blackheath
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman discovered dead in Blackheath.
Suspects Held in Custody
A 40-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 7 July, followed by a 49-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man on Monday, 8 July. All three are being held on suspicion of murder at a south London police station.
Body Found in Blackheath Garage
The grim discovery was made on Friday, 5 July, around 5pm at garages on Prendergast Road. Police launched an investigation led by the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command after reports of a body inside one of the garages.
The death is suspicious. Formal identification is underway, though the victim is believed to be the woman reported missing on 15 May. A post-mortem on Sunday, 7 July at Greenwich mortuary failed to establish the cause of death.
Police Appeal for Information
A crime scene remains in place as inquiries continue.
If you have information, contact police on 020 8721 4961 or anonymously via 0800 555 111.
