UK: Police arrest man in murder probe
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8357999.stm
Police arrest man in murder probe
Police investigating the murder of a 29-year-old woman in north-west London have made an arrest.
A man in his 20s is being held in connection with Destiny Lauren's murder on 5 November.
Police were called to an address in Leighton Crescent, Kentish Town, following reports of a woman collapsed at about 0055 GMT.
She was taken by ambulance to the Royal Free Hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police have appealed for witnesses in Destiny Lauren's murder
Investigators are still awaiting results from a post-mortem test.
Detective Chief Inspector Lawrence, who is leading the inquiry said: "We are keeping an open mind regarding a motive for Destiny's murder and I appeal to anyone who has information that can assist this investigation to contact us.
"In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who was in the quiet residential area of Leighton Crescent on the evening of Wednesday 4 November. Did you see or hear anything suspicious?"
Police previously arrested a 35-year-old man connection with the investigation, who has been bailed to return in December pending further inquiries.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8357999.stm
Police arrest man in murder probe
Police investigating the murder of a 29-year-old woman in north-west London have made an arrest.
A man in his 20s is being held in connection with Destiny Lauren's murder on 5 November.
Police were called to an address in Leighton Crescent, Kentish Town, following reports of a woman collapsed at about 0055 GMT.
She was taken by ambulance to the Royal Free Hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police have appealed for witnesses in Destiny Lauren's murder
Investigators are still awaiting results from a post-mortem test.
Detective Chief Inspector Lawrence, who is leading the inquiry said: "We are keeping an open mind regarding a motive for Destiny's murder and I appeal to anyone who has information that can assist this investigation to contact us.
"In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who was in the quiet residential area of Leighton Crescent on the evening of Wednesday 4 November. Did you see or hear anything suspicious?"
Police previously arrested a 35-year-old man connection with the investigation, who has been bailed to return in December pending further inquiries.