Man charged with murder after body found in shopping centre car park

11 January 2024 , 18:35

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The scene at near to the Stratford Centre shopping centre car park in Newham (Image: PA)

A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in the Stratford Centre car park in east London.

Vasile Gorghescu, 41, of Rayner Gardens, Southampton, was arrested on Wednesday (January 10) and today he was charged with murder. He is remanded in custody to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday, January 12.

The charge relates to the body of man being found at Stratford Centre carpark in Newham at 1.17am on Wednesday, January 10. Detectives are working to confirm the man’s identity and inform next-of-kin. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, responsible for policing in Newham, said: “I know many local people use the Stratford Centre every day and this incident will of course cause considerable concern to shoppers and retailers. I would like to reassure people that a man has been charged, but if you have information that you think could help us, I ask that you to contact police.”

Anyone who has information or material that could help police should call 101 quoting reference CAD 4130/09Jan. To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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