This is the first picture of a barmaid found murdered in a north London park after she was stabbed and beaten on Christmas Eve. The body of Iuliana Tudos, 22, was found in an outbuilding close to a sports pitch in Finsbury Park on Wednesday afternoon, police said. Ms Tudos, who police said was of Russian and Greek origin, had last been seen by friends at around 8pm on December 24 when she headed for a bus home from Camden. She was due to meet them at a friend's home in Enfield, north-east London, later that evening before spending Christmas Day there, but never arrived.
Police said her next of kin, who are abroad, have been informed. A post-mortem examination was being carried out on Thursday evening at Haringey Mortuary, police said. The cause of death was a stab wound to the abdomen and a head injury. On Thursday an area of the north-east corner of the park, close to a baseball pitch, was cordoned off as murder detectives investigated how she died. Forensics officers marked out what appeared to be clothing scattered on the grass. Ms Tudos's home in nearby Upper Tollington Park was also searched by police. Neighbour Sebastian Jonathan said: "She was a very nice person, young and gorgeous. "I met her twice when she came over for beers when we had barbecues last summer. "The police refused to give me any information, I had to Google it to see that she was the one found in the park." Ms Tudos, who also called herself "Julie", was from Moscow and worked at the World's End pub in Camden, according to her Facebook page and neighbours. Scotland Yard released a missing person appeal following her disappearance Ms Tudos, who was 5ft 1in tall with a slim build, was last seen in Camden Road. She was wearing a black and red hooded top with "Agnostic Front" - the name of an American punk band - on it, with light jeans and black and white Vans shoes. Police said she was wearing glasses and was carrying a black and white fabric bag with "Fighting against Animal Testing" written on it. He body was found in the park shortly before 4.30pm on Wednesday. Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Wall, from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, is leading the investigation. She said: "Iuliana's body was discovered in an outbuilding next to a sports pitch. "We believe that she may have been attacked on Saturday December 24 - Christmas Eve - but we want to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in that part of Finsbury Park over the Christmas period. "We are still trying to piece together a timeline of events and are pursuing a number of lines of inquiry as regards to a motive." Police said no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call the dedicated incident room on 0208 785 8244, tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Investigations are continuing after eleven people were injured in a serious crash between a minibus and a car last night. The collision happened on the A134 at Two Mile Bottom between Thetford and Mundford at around 6.40pm. The casualties were taken to Addenbrooke's and West Suffolk hospital. Six of those injured sustained serious injuries. The crash involved a white Renault Minibus and a black BMW. 11 persons were injured and they were taken to Addenbrookes Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital for treatment. There were six persons that sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. Police are keen to locate the driver of a lorry who may be a witness to the collision. The road was closed while officers carried out enquiries and was reopened just after on 24th November. Any witnesses to the collision, or drivers with dashcam footage are asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101, or email matthew.Steward@norfolk.pnn.police.uk quoting incident CAD refe...
A couple from Shipdham have spoken of their shock after a neighbour’s house was gutted by fire in the early hours of New Year’s Eve. Hannah Matthews and her partner Craig Barker were called into action when their neighbour’s house in Bradenham Road caught fire. Miss Matthews, 21, said: “I was woken up by someone screaming.” And her partner, Mr Barker, 22, said: “We realised something wasn’t right after 30 seconds. “Smoke was billowing over the back of the house and flames were licking the sides. The front of the burnt out property on Bradenham Road in Shipdham. Picture: Ian Burt “I jumped up and called 999. Someone was shouting outside. “I was out there in less than a minute and went up to the chap who was facedown on the verge. “In the 19 years I’ve lived here I’ve never bounded down those stairs so fast. “I knew other people lived at the house and my first thought was for the mother and baby.” Mr Barker works in IT at Norfolk County Council (NCC). He recently had his fire marshal and...
This is the first picture of a 12-year-old by who was killed when a car ploughed into a group of children in a "deliberate" hit-and-run outside a school. Heartbroken friends are paying tribute to the boy, named locally as Harley Watson, following Monday afternoon's suspected murder near Debden Park High School in Loughton, Essex. Two 15-year-old boys, a 13-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl and the 23-year-old woman were injured when, according to witnesses, a car mounted the kerb and sent Harley "into the air" before driving off. On Tuesday morning, a group of schoolgirls wept and comforted each other as Harley's devastated friends left flowers outside Debden Park school. A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, six counts of attempted murder and one of causing death by dangerous driving. The 12-year-old boy killed in a hit and run in Essex last night has been named as Harley Watson. Police have arrested a 51-y...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody. A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death in east London. Police were called shortly after 2pm on Thursday to reports of a stabbing in Clarence Mews, Hackney. The man was found seriously injured and died at the scene around half an hour later, despite the best efforts of emergency services. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody at a north London police station. The victim has not yet been identified and police are working to inform his family.
WHSmith Local has opened its doors to shoppers and is already proving popular with customers in the run up to Christmas. The store, at 36 High Street in the former William Hill betting shop, had been empty for some time but plans were first submitted in July for change of use for the new business. It was immediately welcomed by the majority of townsfolk and approved by the district council. After a slight delay in getting the right signage for the front the store opened and is being run by four members of the same family. Philip and Maria Stow and their sons Chris and James will work full time in the shop, which will be open seven days a week. The family moved up from Kent a year ago and after a good look around Norfolk they settled on Dereham. Mrs Stow has many years of experience in retail and elder son Chris has also worked for WHSmith before. The shop stocks a wide range of WHSmith goods and is around 40 percent smaller than its standard stores. It includes books, gifts,...
EASTENDERS may have aired a Vincent Hubbard twist on Friday. EastEnders appeared to air a twist on Friday, as the truth about Vincent Hubbard’s disappearance might be coming to light. There was also news of Luke Browning’s body being found, months after the discovery that he had been killed off. Phil attacked Mel Owen’s partner Ray Kelly, as he threatened him over both cases. Wanting to buy him out of his share of the club, Ray quizzed Phil on the secrets he had on him. Home / EastEnders / EastEnders drops BOMBSHELL about Luke Browning and what really happened to Vincent Hubbard during Phil Mitchell and Ray Kelly showdown EastEnders drops BOMBSHELL about Luke Browning and what really happened to Vincent Hubbard during Phil Mitchell and R...
Sophia Airey, 29, from Edinburgh, was last seen on Wednesday with her car discovered the next day A frantic search involving the Coastguard and an emergency helicopter was launched along the waterfront. But police today revealed a body was discovered in South Queensferry at around 9.45am. Although formal identification has not taken place, Sophia’s family have been informed of the discovery. Sophia's dad had issued a desperate plea for information after she disappeared. Andy Airey tweeted: "Please share, help us find our beautiful daughter." Sophia was last seen in Corstorphine at around 2.30pm on Wednesday wearing a multicoloured Nike tracksuit. Her car - a blue Skoda Fabia - was found the next day at Hawes Pier car park. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and m...
He said: “I’m so grateful the police are helping to find Olly. “Everyday has been a battle but I know everyone is doing their best to help find my boy. "He’s been gone for months now and I miss him every single day. It’s just been a living nightmare no parent should have to go through and I’m sick with worry. “The run-up to Christmas has been unbearable for us this year knowing we might not get to see him, but I live in hope every day that we’ll find him.” DESPERATE: Olly's dad is calling on anyone who might have seen his son to come forward (Pic: PA) In a grief-stricken plea to the youngsters mum, Patrick said: “I’m so desperately worried about my son and just want him home. “My message to Ellie is simple: please come back to that we can see Olly’s alright. That’s all I want.” SCARED: Olly's dad Patrick says everyday has been a 'battle' since his son went missing (Pic: PA) Olly is in the middle of a family court dispute between his estranged p...
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