Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman, 24, from Deptford

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man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 24-year-old girl from south London who was final seen almost 4 weeks in the past.

Maureen Gitau, 24, was reported lacking by her household on December 10 having final been seen 5 days earlier, as she left her dwelling in Evelyn Road, Deptford, on December 5.

Police have since issued appeals to the general public to assist discover Maureen however she has not been seen or heard from since, and issues have grown for her welfare.

In a significant replace on Saturday, detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command confirmed on they on Friday arrested 54-year-old man on suspicion of Maureen’s homicide. He stays in police custody.

It’s believed Maureen and the arrested man knew one another.

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Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who leads the investigation, mentioned: “This arrest is a big improvement in what’s now being handled as a homicide investigation.

“While we have now not situated Maureen’s physique we have now motive to consider she has come to critical hurt and has seemingly been killed.

“Maureen’s household have been knowledgeable and they are going to be supported by specialist officers.

“This information has come as a horrible shock. My ideas, and people of my workforce, are with them at this very tough time.”

The Met is urging anybody who knew Maureen and who noticed her on Monday, December 5 within the Deptford space, or anybody who believes they’ve info that might assist the police investigation, to name 101 giving the reference 3230985/22.

Info may also be offered to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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