Woman found dead in east London named as Sarah Ashraf

Woman found dead in east London has been named as Sarah Ashraf
Woman found dead in east London has been named as Sarah Ashraf
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A 35-year-old woman found dead in east London has been named by police. Sarah Ashraf was discovered by police at a home in East Ferry Road, Poplar, at around 6.20pm on Saturday.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Monday.

A 32-year-old man, who knew Ms Ashraf, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and taken to a police station in east London.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw anything that seemed out of the ordinary at the address on Saturday January 5 or the days leading up to it."

Anyone with information can call police on 020 8345 3865, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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