Murder probe after woman's body found in boot of a car on Essex border

A murder investigation is underway after the body of a young woman was found concealed within the boot of a car on the Essex border. A probe was launched by Northamptonshire Police after a concern for the welfare of a woman, 24, from Corby on Wednesday (November 13)

The force made fast-track enquiries which led to the discovery of a woman's body inside the boot of a vehicle on a residential road in Ilford. Northamptonshire Police are treating the death as suspicious and a murder probe has been launched.

Detectives believe this was a targeted incident and there is no wider risk to the public. A senior cop said despite this there will be extra patrols in Corby in the coming days "for reassurance purposes".

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Photos seen by EssexLive show a forensics tent set up close to a park on Brisbane Road in Ilford. The Met Police declined to comment to EssexLive.

A spokesperson told The Sun: "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. We continue to liaise with colleagues from Northamptonshire Police and at this time this is being treated as an isolated incident."

Superintendent Steve Freeman from Northamptonshire Police said: "Detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime Team and the Metropolitan Police have been working at pace to establish the circumstances that led to the woman’s death. The investigation is ongoing and there will be continued police activity over the weekend in various locations, including Corby and Ilford."

They added: "Anyone with any concerns is welcome to approach one of these officers who will be happy to help, and anyone who may have information that could assist our inquiries, is asked to contact us on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."