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06/11/2013
CCTV Images Released In Connection With Ilford Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Mariana Popa in Ilford have released three images of a man they wish to trace.
The CCTV images, captured in the local area before and after the time of the attack, show a man who officers believe may hold crucial information about the killing.
He is described as dark skinned, with a full beard, wearing a light baggy top with a satchel across his chest. He may have been wearing a hat or cap at the time of the offence.
Detective Chief Inspector Sheila Stewart, of the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC), said: "It is vital we track down this man who was in the precise area at the time Mariana was attacked and killed.
"I would urge anyone with information about this man, or any other aspect of the investigation, to get in touch with us as soon as possible. All calls will be treated with the utmost confidence. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, members of the public can also talk to Crimestoppers."
Mariana Popa, 24, a Romanian national, was attacked on the early hours of Tuesday, 29 October.
A murder investigation was launched when police were called by London Ambulance Service at approx 12.15am on Tuesday, 29 October, to reports of a woman injured in Ilford Lane, near the junction with Loxford Lane.
Officers attended and she was treated for a stab injury. She was taken to an east London hospital where she died at 1.53am.
Next of kin have been informed and formal identification has taken place.
(CD/JP)
The CCTV images, captured in the local area before and after the time of the attack, show a man who officers believe may hold crucial information about the killing.
He is described as dark skinned, with a full beard, wearing a light baggy top with a satchel across his chest. He may have been wearing a hat or cap at the time of the offence.
Detective Chief Inspector Sheila Stewart, of the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC), said: "It is vital we track down this man who was in the precise area at the time Mariana was attacked and killed.
"I would urge anyone with information about this man, or any other aspect of the investigation, to get in touch with us as soon as possible. All calls will be treated with the utmost confidence. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, members of the public can also talk to Crimestoppers."
Mariana Popa, 24, a Romanian national, was attacked on the early hours of Tuesday, 29 October.
A murder investigation was launched when police were called by London Ambulance Service at approx 12.15am on Tuesday, 29 October, to reports of a woman injured in Ilford Lane, near the junction with Loxford Lane.
Officers attended and she was treated for a stab injury. She was taken to an east London hospital where she died at 1.53am.
Next of kin have been informed and formal identification has taken place.
(CD/JP)
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