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IPCC assesses Leyton police contact with stabbed woman | IPCC assesses Leyton police contact with stabbed woman |
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The case of a woman who was stabbed to death at her home has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over her previous contact with police. | |
Linah Keza, 29, died on Wednesday in Leyton, east London, after she was injured in the knife attack. | Linah Keza, 29, died on Wednesday in Leyton, east London, after she was injured in the knife attack. |
Police were called by ambulance crews at around 04:30 BST and Ms Keza was pronounced dead at the scene. | Police were called by ambulance crews at around 04:30 BST and Ms Keza was pronounced dead at the scene. |
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and is being questioned over her death. | A 38-year-old man has been arrested and is being questioned over her death. |
Magistrates have extended the time the man can be held by police until Friday afternoon. | Magistrates have extended the time the man can be held by police until Friday afternoon. |
A post-mortem examination found Ms Keza died from stab wounds to the chest. | A post-mortem examination found Ms Keza died from stab wounds to the chest. |
Scotland Yard said the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) would look at previous contact between police, the suspect and Ms Keza. | Scotland Yard said the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) would look at previous contact between police, the suspect and Ms Keza. |
A spokesman for the IPCC said it was assessing the referral. | A spokesman for the IPCC said it was assessing the referral. |
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