Man Charged with Murder of Young Woman in Hackney

Liam Taylor, 37, with no fixed address, was charged on Sunday, 18 December, over the murder of 28-year-old Ailish Walsh.

He is due to appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 December.

Tragic Scene in Rectory Road

Police were called around 10.20pm on Thursday, 15 December, after reports of an unresponsive woman at an address on Rectory Road, N16.

Despite desperate efforts from emergency services, Ailish was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

Police Appeal for Information

Police urge anyone who can help the investigation to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting reference 6902/15Dec.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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Topics :Crime

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