A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a man's body inside a van parked in a city centre. Leicestershire Police reported that officers forced entry into a white Ford Transit van located in a car park on Garden Street, Leicester, on Wednesday evening. The police were alerted by a member of the public who expressed concerns about the condition of the vehicle.
Arrest in Hounslow
A 39-year-old woman was arrested at an address in Hounslow, west London, on suspicion of murder. The address was identified as the registered keeper of the van. She remains in custody. Following the arrest and further enquiries, the investigation was transferred to the Metropolitan Police on Thursday, with a crime scene established in Hounslow.
Police Appeal for Information
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, leading the investigation for the Met, urged the public to come forward with any information. 'As we piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, we urge the public to come forward with any information. Particularly if you recognise the van, or think you may have captured it on a doorbell or dashcam footage travelling to Leicester in the lead up to Wednesday, 27 May.'
Detective Inspector Kev Hames, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team, also appealed for witnesses. 'I'd like to speak to anyone who can help with our investigation. The man was found in a white Ford Transit with the registration BF18 VNV. Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen this van in Garden Street or other parts of Leicester and Leicestershire to get in touch. This includes anyone who may have seen the van where they live or work. I'd like to extend this appeal to anyone who may have captured its movements on CCTV or a dashcam.'
An investigation to establish the circumstances leading to the man's death is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.
