Body of woman, 24, is found in boot of car next to park

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a 24-year-old woman was found in the boot of a car. 

The grisly discovery was made on Brisbane Road next to a park in Ilford, east London, shortly after midnight on Thursday. 

Cops found the body while responding to reports from colleagues in Northamptonshire raising concerns about the welfare of a woman. She was believed to be in a car in the east London area. 

A forensic tent has been placed over the vehicle and access to the park blocked off, locals have said. 

No arrests have been made but police are treating the woman's death as suspicious. 

However, the incident is believed to be isolated and there is no wider threat to the public, police have said.  

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: 'Shortly after midnight on the morning of Thursday, 14 November, the Met was contacted by officers from Northamptonshire Police raising concerns for the welfare of a woman who was believed to be in a car in the east London area.

'The car was located parked in Brisbane Road, Ilford and the body of a 24-year-old woman was found inside the vehicle.

'Her death is being treated as suspicious.'

A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson added: 'Police officers were called on Wednesday, November 13, regarding a concern for the welfare of a woman in Corby.

'Fast-track enquiries were made which led to the discovery of a body inside a vehicle in the Ilford area of London.

'Although we believe that this was a targeted incident and there is no wider risk to members of the public, we are treating this woman's death as suspicious and will be working alongside the Metropolitan Police to establish the circumstances behind it.'