Man Charged with Murder of Woman Found in East London Home
Yahya Aboukar, 26, of Earlham Grove, E7, is set to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 28 December. He faces a murder charge following a Met Police homicide investigation.
Tragic Discovery on Christmas Day
Police were called to a property on Earlham Grove at around 11:55am on Sunday, 26 December. Inside, officers found the body of 29-year-old Kirsty Louise Ashley with fatal injuries.
Blunt Force Trauma Confirmed as Cause of Death
Next of kin have been informed, and formal identification was carried out. A post-mortem at East Ham Mortuary on 27 December confirmed blunt force trauma as the cause of death.
Suspect and Victim Known to Each Other
Authorities confirmed the accused and the victim were known to one another as the investigation continues.
