Man charged with murder after woman, 25, found dead in car in street

8 April 2024, 15:10 | Updated: 8 April 2024, 15:11

The victim, whom police believe to be Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, was found on Whiston Road
The victim, whom police believe to be Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, was found on Whiston Road. Picture: Google Images

By Flaminia Luck

A man has been charged with murder after a 25-year-old woman was found dead inside her car in a residential street in London.

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The victim is believed to be Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, the Metropolitan Police said although formal identification awaits.

She was found inside her car in Whiston Road in the Hackney area on the morning of 6 April.

Gogoa Tape, 27, of Marsworth House, Wembley, was arrested on 6 April.

He was charged with Kennedi’s murder the following day.

The woman was found inside her car on Whiston Road, Hackney
The woman was found inside her car on Whiston Road, Hackney. Picture: Google Images

He will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

A post-mortem examination will take place on Monday.

The force said the victim's family has been informed.