Overview
- Police were called to Applegarth Drive in Ilford at about 04:00 on 27 January and found a woman dead at the property.
- Dalip Chadha, 57, was arrested at the scene and appeared at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 28 January charged with murder.
- Officers said the deceased is believed to be 58-year-old Vanessa Puntney-Chadha, and her next of kin are being supported by specially trained staff.
- Formal identification has not yet taken place and investigators have not disclosed a motive or further case details.
- The Metropolitan Police have issued a public appeal for information to assist the ongoing investigation.