A WOMAN’s body has reportedly been found in a bin – with cops probing the “unexpected” death in Golders Green.
Officers were called to a flat block in the north London neighbourhood at around 9am this morning by a concerned member of the public.
A woman’s body was found on this north London street
An onlooker claims a body was found in communal bins, with a rucksack laying nearby.
The death is currently being treated as “unexpected and unexplained”, Scotland Yard said.
A passer-by who spotted the police investigation said: “There was a body found in a recycling bin.
“The police were there checking life vitals and there was a backpack next to the bin with personal items in.”
A picture from the scene, at the foot of a block called Harpenmead Point, shows a cordoned off area with officers investigating.
A pink rucksack can be seen on top of one of the bins.
The Metropolitan Police said: “Officers were called at 08:59hrs on Thursday, 9 November to a premises on Granville Road, NW2.
“A member of the public had reported finding the body of a woman.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene.
“The woman was confirmed to be deceased. A crime scene is in place.
“The death is being treated as unexpected and unexplained. Enquiries continue.”
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