Woman, 45, found dead in London home named while man charged with her murder

Jasper King, John Dunne and Sarah Hooper

Published February 28, 2025 12:44pm Updated March 1, 2025 5:51pm

A murder investigation is underway following the tragic death of a 45-year-old woman in Perivale, Ealing. Police were called to a property on Jubilee Road in the early hours of Friday, 28 February, at 01:40hrs after reports of a disturbance. Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Ealing Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, attended the scene and made every effort to save the woman, but she was sadly pronounced dead at the property. Her family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers. Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Ealing Suspect Arrested at the Scene A 49-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at a west London police station. Detective Superintendent Rebecca Reeves, who leads policing in Ealing, expressed her condolences to the community, saying: ???I am deeply saddened by this incident, and I know residents in our local area will be too. We have a suspect in our custody, and although our investigation is in its early stages, we believe this man was known to the victim.??? She reassured the public that a crime scene remains in place while forensic officers gather evidence. ???Our neighbourhood officers will also be present in the area throughout the day. If any local residents have concerns, please speak to them. We are there not only to support our investigation team but also to support you as a community.??? Investigation and Appeal for Information A special post-mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the cause of death, which remains unknown at this time. Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. ???? Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD438/28FEB. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. The investigation into the circumstances of the woman???s death is ongoi — Forensic teams at the scene of the crime on Friday in Perivale, west London (Picture: UKNIP)

A man has been charged with the murder of a 45-year-old woman who was found dying in a London home.

Neighbours described how they heard ‘high pitch screams’ as Ana Maria Murariu, 45, was fatally injured at a property on Jubilee Road, Perivale.

Mugurel Nica, 50, from Perivale, was charged with her murder today, the Metropolitan Police said.

Detective Inspector Richard Kempshall said: ‘We are continuing to support Ana Maria’s family at this difficult time and our thoughts remain with them. We are not actively seeking anyone else in connection with this investigation.’

Following the murder, Damian Marius, 27, told Metro: ‘I heard screams really high-pitched, it was horrible, then the police arrived, so many of them it was such a shock.

‘The family have three children. The man is a delivery driver and the woman a housewife. They have lived here about three years.

‘Just a nice hard working normal family, we have no idea how this can have happened.’

Officers conducted first aid but were unable to save her, and she was pronounced dead shortly after.

A murder investigation has been launched after a 45-year-old woman died at an address in Perivale - a man has been arrested. (154 kB) Google maps — The woman was found by police in a home on Jubilee Road (Picture: Google Maps)

A police cordon was in place and officers patrolled the area to support the community.

Forensics were on the scene in Jubilee Road trawling for clues while detectives carried out door-to-door inquiries.

Another neighbour, aged 80, told Metro: ‘They seem a nice normal family, I saw them playing with the kids in the garden. There was no indication of any worries. We are horrified.’

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A London Ambulance Service spokesperson told Metro: ‘We were called at 1.45 am to reports of a person injured in Jubilee Road, Ealing.

‘We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance. Sadly, despite the efforts of our crews, the patient died at the scene.’

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