Overview
- Clara Bale, 23, was found unresponsive in a flat in Bollinder Place, Islington on August 6 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Officers arrested four women and two men at the property on suspicion of murder and all six have since been released on bail while enquiries continue.
- Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller is leading the Metropolitan Police homicide investigation and has urged anyone with information to contact police or give anonymous tips to Crimestoppers.
- Bale’s family paid tribute describing her as a ‘brilliant young woman’ and said her loss has left an ‘immeasurable void’; specialist officers are supporting the family.
- Forensic teams remain at the scene in the high-rent Valencia Tower block and police say ongoing enquiries will include witness interviews and forensic analysis before any charges are considered.