A woman murdered in Tower Hamlets last week was named for the first time this morning (Thursday, May 30). 21-year-old Sadiya Akter was found dead at home on Thursday, May 23.
Rabia Akter, 44, is due to appear in Barkingside Magistrates’ Court today charged with her murder. The women knew each other, said police. It has not been confirmed if they are related.
Akter was arrested after the incident at her home on Ratcliffe Lane in Limehouse. She was taken to hospital for some injuries before being taken into custody.
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Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, the local policing lead for Tower Hamlets and Hackney, said: “My thoughts are with the family of this lady at this exceptionally difficult time.
“This appears to be a tragic set of circumstances and we are working closely, with the Specialist Crime Command, to understand exactly what occurred and to piece together the events that have led to this devastating outcome.
“Over the course of the next few days, my officers will be in the location of Ratcliffe Lane to provide any reassurance that the community needs but also as an opportunity for anyone with any information about this incident to speak with us. Any information provided and will be handled with sensitivity and respect.”
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