Woman's Body Found In Suitcase In Hendon, London Say Police

Woman's Body Found In Suitcase
Filoe photo dated 18/11/2011 of a generic view of police tape at a crime scene. The Home Secretary is expected to unveil a number of measures to boost trust in the police today that will see officers with a history of sexual harassment or financial misconduct barred from becoming chief constables.
Filoe photo dated 18/11/2011 of a generic view of police tape at a crime scene. The Home Secretary is expected to unveil a number of measures to boost trust in the police today that will see officers with a history of sexual harassment or financial misconduct barred from becoming chief constables.
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A woman's body has been found in a suitcase hidden among trees near a sports ground, Scotland Yard said on Monday.

Murder squad detectives are investigating after the discovery in Thornfield Avenue, Hendon, north London, at around 5pm Sunday evening.

The surrounding area has been cordoned off.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

The woman, who has been described as a young adult, has not yet been identified.

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