Woman, 36, discovered lifeless after ‘man forces his manner’ inside west London flat – as police launch homicide probe
A woman’s dead body was discovered after a man was seen trying to force his way inside a west London flat.
Police have launched an urgent murder probe after the 36-year-old’s lifeless body was found in the flat in Coulter Road, Hammersmith, just before 10.15pm on Sunday.
Officers rushed to the house in response to reports that a man was forcibly trying to enter the property.
But when emergency crews arrived at the scene and entered the flat, the victim was already dead, having sustained a head injury. Her family has not yet been informed.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Ellie Scot, 22, who has lived in the area almost all of her life called the death ‘shocking’.
She described the road as ‘quite peaceful’, adding: ‘There’s never any trouble around here’.
Another woman living nearby, who did not want to be named, said she had seen blue lights on Sunday evening.
A woman’s dead body was discovered after a man was seen trying to force his way into a west London flat. Pictured: Forensics at the scene
The 36-year-old was found with a head injury in the flat in Coulter Road (pictured) just before 10.15pm on Sunday
Police were called to the building in response to reports that a man was forcibly trying to enter the property. Pictured: Police attending the scene
‘It’s really unfortunate,’ she said. ‘I’ve been a bit shaken up since I heard.’
Detective Chief Inspector Ollie Stride said: ‘We are saddened to hear about the loss of this young woman and are working to ensure that her family are informed and supported by specialist officers as soon as possible.
‘I understand the impact this incident will have had on neighbours and the community and we are doing everything we can to investigate the circumstances.
‘Although we have made an arrest, we still need to have an understanding of what took place last night in Coulter Road.’
Police are encouraging anyone with information to contact them on 101 quoting the reference CAD 6487/9Feb, or anonymously contact Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
