A 60-year-old woman who was found with fatal stab injuries in east London has been named by police. Nkiru Chima, of Romford, was discovered with multiple stab wounds at an address in Bushy Close on July 27. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation was launched. Met Officers believe the woman’s death is connected to that of a 20-year-old-man on the train tracks at Romford railway station earlier on Sunday. BTP are treating the man’s death as non-suspicious. No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.
On Tuesday, Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, of the Metropolitan Police specialist crime command, said the force is “confident” her death is connected. Early enquiries indicate that the man and woman were known to each other.
Metropolitan Police officers were called to the address at around 7pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of the woman. The force had received a report from the British Transport Police.
Ms Yorke said: “Our thoughts continue to remain with Nkiru’s family at this difficult time. As our inquiries have progressed, we are confident that Nkiru’s tragic death is connected to the death of a 20-year-old man on the train tracks at Romford station earlier that evening.
“This man was known to Nkiru and British Transport Police continue to investigate his death. I would like to thank the local community for their support with this investigation so far.
“Our officers will be continuing inquiries and we encourage anyone with any information to contact us.”
Ms Chima’s family are being supported by specialist officers. Those with information can call 101, report online or contact ‘X’@METCC quoting CAD6914/27JUL.
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