Horror Find on Cook Road Sparks Major Police Probe
A chilling discovery on Cook Road has left locals shaken. Hedge cutters stumbled across what they believe to be a body last week, triggering a huge police response and a sealed-off crime scene.
Heavy Police Presence and Community Shock
Since Monday, September 8, the area has been cordoned off with police tape. Forensic teams, uniformed officers, and even a police helicopter have been seen hovering overhead. Neighbours have started leaving floral tributes near the spot as officers continue to investigate.
Body Found by Contractors
Contractors working on the hedges raised the alarm after spotting the grim discovery in the bushes. One local said, “Police have been there since Monday… investigative works are ongoing.” Others reported seeing forensic teams deep in work that same afternoon.
Police Confirm Death Under Investigation
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed: “Police were called at 12:26pm on Monday, 8 September to Cook Road, Dagenham after a body was found.”
The authorities are working to identify the deceased man and inform his relatives. The death is currently being treated as unexplained while investigations continue. The cordoned-off scene remains in place as officers piece together what happened.
