Man arrested over death at student accommodation
Sabita Thanwani was found injured in central London early on Saturday morning, and later died
Last updated 20th Mar 2022
A man has been arrested on suspicion of muder by police investigating the death of a student at accomodation in central London.
A manhunt was underway for 22-year-old Maher Maaroufe after a 19-year-old woman was found dead in Clerkenwell.
Earlier, police named the victim of a murder at student accommodation in central London as Sabita Thanwani.
It's believed the two were dating.
Officers were called to Arbour House, in Sebastian Street, Clerkenwell, at around 5.10am on Saturday to reports that Ms Thanwani, a British national and student, was injured.
They attended along with medics to find she had suffered serious neck injuries but, despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would like to thank everyone for publicising and sharing our appeal to trace Maaroufe.
"Sabita's family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Our deepest condolences are with them.
"I would ask everyone to respect their privacy at this indescribably devastating time for them as they come to terms with Sabita's murder."