Overview

• Mizanur Rahman, 45, has been charged with the murder of 73-year-old Sufia Khatun and is due to appear at Thames Magistrates Court on Saturday.
• A woman believed to be in her 20s was found dead in Romford early Saturday, prompting a separate murder investigation with no arrests to date.
• Forensic teams have sealed off Russia Lane in Bethnal Green and Chadwell Heath Lane in Romford for evidence gathering, including post-mortem examinations and evidence tents.
• Specialist family liaison officers are supporting the victims’ next-of-kin in both enquiries following formal identification and notification.
• Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke and Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs have urged anyone with information to contact police as visible patrols are stepped up.