A Southall man has been arrested in connection with the death of Anita Kapoor, from Hayes, whose body was found in Buckinghamshire on Tuesday (June 23).

Although formal identification is yet to take place, Thames Valley Police named Ms Kapoor as the woman whose body was found in a lay-by in Gerrards Cross.

On Wednesday night (June 24), police arrested a 34-year-old man, at an address in west London, on suspicion of murder. He remained in police custody on Thursday afternoon (June 25).

A 50-year-old man, arrested on Tuesday in connection with Ms Kapoor's death, has been released without charge.

An address in Southall is being examined as part of the investigation.

A post-mortem was carried out on Wednesday and cause of death was given as asphyxiation.

Det Supt Gill Wootton said: "We would like to speak to anyone who recognises Anita and knows of her whereabouts between 3am on Tuesday, when she was last seen in Oswald Road, Southall, and 8.36am on Tuesday when her body was found in Gerrards Cross.

"When last seen, she is believed to have been wearing a black, thigh-length coat with zips at the sides, black tracksuit bottoms with white writing down the sides, elasticated at the bottom and white, Reebok trainers.

"We would appeal to anyone who has knowledge of Anita or her movements in the early hours of the June 23 to contact the investigation team.

"Our priorities are to identify and arrest those responsible for Anita's death and support her family at this difficult time. The family of Anita have asked that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

"Thames Valley Police are working with their counterparts in the Hillingdon and Ealing Boroughs of the Metropolitan Police, both in terms of the investigation and also the protection and reassurance of local communities in both Force areas.”

A scene watch remains in place at the lay-by on the A413 Amersham Road and one lane remains closed as officers continue their investigation. A police spokesman said the closure is likely to remain in place until the weekend.

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