Body Found at Derelict Forest Gate Pub During Renovation
Police were scrambled shortly after 3pm on Friday, 15 October, to the old Simpson pub on Romford Road, Forest Gate. The building has been abandoned for years.
Unsettling Discovery Halts Building Work
Workers uncovered a body while carrying out renovations on the site. Authorities have launched an investigation and will run further tests to identify the deceased.
Post Mortem Scheduled as Police Maintain Presence
A post mortem is set for Tuesday, 19 October. Police have sealed off the area with cordons and remain on scene as inquiries continue.
