Man charged with murder of woman in Ilford
A body was found on Sunday morning
A man has been charged with murder after the body of a 21-year-old woman was found in the early hours of Sunday 17 July in east London.
A murder investigation was launched following the discovery of what is believed to be the body of Hina Bishir.
Mohammed Arslan, of Natal Road, Ilford, east London, will appear at Stratford Magistrates' Court today, 18 July.
The 26-year-old was charged with murder and accused of killing Hina Bashir, who had been reported missing.
While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of 21-year-old Hina Bashir, who had been reported missing from Ilford, have been informed. They are being supported by specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams, from the Metropolitan Police, said: "My thoughts are with Hina's family, who have suffered a terrible loss, we will provide them with whatever support we can.
"We are continuing our work to develop a full understanding of what happened to Hina, not just in recent days but in the weeks prior to this terrible incident.
"I would urge anyone who may have information which could assist us to come forward."
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting the reference 2674/14JUL, or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.