Body found in woodland in west London

The body of a woman has been found in woodland in west London

Officers were called to Donkey Wood in Hounslow on Tuesday where they found the 61 year old's body in a river. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is so far being treated as unexplained.

Although the woman has not been formally identified, police are confident they know who she is.

The woman’s family have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Thrower, of the West Area Command Unit, said:

“Our inquiry is focussed on discovering the circumstances of this woman’s death. We know we have a family who are grieving and we will do all we can to support them and answer their questions.

"We are working hard to narrow down the relevant times, but our enquiries suggest that the relevant dates are on Sunday, 18th or Monday, 19th of December. This lady’s car, a silver Ford Fiesta, was later found parked in Roman Close, Feltham. This road is close to Donkey Wood, just off Staines Road near Baber Bridge. I am asking anyone who saw this car arrive or was in the area of Donkey Wood, particularly near the river Crane, to contact police.

"It does not matter if you don’t think you heard or saw anything relevant, you may still have vital information, so please do contact us. If you don’t want to speak to police you can contact Crimestoppers and they will never ask for your name, but however you choose to make contact please do, we need your help.”

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