Tragedy as man found dead in Stratford shopping centre car park – with suspect arrested on suspicion of murder

COPS have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in Stratford shopping centre’s car park.

Police this morning arrested a man on suspicion of murder after they received calls from two worried member of the public yesterday afternoon.

They gave officers information about a person who had potentially come to harm in London.

At 1am this morning police traced a car to the Stratford Centre car park in Newham. A man’s body was found in the car.

Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, responsible for policing in Newham, said: “I know many local people use the Stratford Centre every day and this awful incident will of course cause considerable concern to shoppers and retailers.

“I would like to reassure people that a man is in custody and, while my colleagues in Specialist Crime investigate, we do not believe there to be any danger to other people.

“If you have information that you think could help us, I urge you to contact police immediately.”

Anyone who has information or material that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 4310/9 Jan.