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Woman arrested as Met Police take over murder probe after body found in van

Police said the man found in a parked van has not been identified, and detectives are asking for dashcam or CCTV footage.

  • On Wednesday evening, Leicestershire Police discovered a man's body inside a white Ford Transit van parked on Garden Street in Leicester after officers forced entry to the vehicle.
  • Police arrested a 39-year-old woman on Friday in Hounslow, London, on suspicion of murder after officers traced the van's registration to an address more than 100 miles away.
  • The Metropolitan Police assumed control of the investigation on Saturday, establishing a crime scene at a house in Sutton Dene, east Hounslow, following Leicestershire Police's initial inquiries.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila appealed for dashcam or CCTV footage of the van travelling to Leicester before Wednesday, urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
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leicestermedia broke the news on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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