Man charged with murder following death of a woman in east London

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Tower Hamlets have charged a man in connection with her death.

Layek Miah, 27 (04.11.1997) of Malmesbury Road, Tower Hamlets was charged with murder. He appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 28 June. He was remanded in custody and is set to appear at Central Criminal Court on Tuesday, 1 July.

Police were called on Thursday, 26 June at 23:01hrs, to an address in Monier Road, Tower Hamlets to reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated a woman in her 40s for stab wounds.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

Anyone with information which could assist with the investigation is asked to call 101 stating CAD9509/26JUN. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by submitting an online form.