Plaistow killing: woman's body found in churchyard

  • 3/28/2020
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A manhunt has been launched for a woman’s killer after her body was found in the grounds of an east London Baptist church. The victim in her early 40s had multiple injuries and was declared dead at the scene, said Commander Richard Tucker of the Metropolitan police. Officers were called to the Memorial Community Church in Barking Road, Plaistow, on Thursday at about 3.10pm. The woman was believed to have been killed early that morning. Detective Inspector Darren Jones said: “We are working hard to establish the circumstances of what happened to the victim and at this stage we are keeping an open mind regarding a motive. “This is a shocking incident but I want residents to know that a team of specialist officers are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend whoever is responsible. “I am grateful for our local community’s support and assistance during this time.”

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