A STANMORE man has been accused of murder.

Romanian national Nicolae Tatraucean, 20, is accused of killing Rivka Holden, 55, in Falcon Way, Colindale, and is due before Hendon Magistrates' Court today.

Ms Holden, of Falcon Way, died on Sunday. A post-mortem examination took place yesterday at Finchley Mortuary and the Metropolitan Police await the outcome.

Tatraucean was arrested and charged on Sunday.

Detectives are still appealing for information about the incident and the specifically the whereabouts of Ms Holden's red Hyundai i20 car, with the registration RE62 AEA. It was last known to have been in the Kingsbury area.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8244. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.