Hounslow: Police appeal after body of woman, 61, found in river

The body of a 61-year-old woman has been discovered in a river in west London woodland.

Police were called at 11:30 am on Tuesday to Donkey Wood off Staines Road in Hounslow after reports of a body in a river.

The woman, believed to be from Feltham, was recovered from the water and pronounced dead at the scene.

Although the woman has not been formally identified, police believe they know who she is and her family has been informed. Her car was found nearby.

The woman’s family have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers

The death is being treated as unexpected and unexplained and a crime scene is in place.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Det Ch Insp Andy Thrower, of the West Area Command Unit, said: “Our inquiry is focused on discovering the circumstances of this woman’s death.

“We know we have a family who are grieving and we will do all we can to support them and answer their questions.

“We are working hard to narrow down the relevant times, but our enquiries suggest that the relevant dates are on Sunday, December 18 or Monday, December 19.

“This lady’s car, a silver Ford Fiesta, was later found parked in Roman Close, Feltham.

“This road is close to Donkey Wood, just off Staines Road near Baber Bridge.

“I am asking anyone who saw this car arrive or was in the area of Donkey Wood, particularly near the river Crane, to contact police.

“It does not matter if you don’t think you heard or saw anything relevant, you may still have vital information, so please do contact us.

“If you don’t want to speak to police you can contact Crimestoppers and they will never ask for your name, but however you choose to make contact please do, we need your help.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 2602/20DEC.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.