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Decomposing body found 'hidden inside Ikea bag' near London boating lake | Decomposing body found 'hidden inside Ikea bag' near London boating lake |
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A decomposing body has been found in woodland near a popular boating lake in London, reportedly concealed inside an Ikea bag. | A decomposing body has been found in woodland near a popular boating lake in London, reportedly concealed inside an Ikea bag. |
Police have cordoned off Hollow Ponds, in Epping Forest, as investigations continue after the gruesome discovery was made last night. | Police have cordoned off Hollow Ponds, in Epping Forest, as investigations continue after the gruesome discovery was made last night. |
A source told Mirror Online a member of public was walking past when they “spotted a load of rats scurrying around some bushes”. | A source told Mirror Online a member of public was walking past when they “spotted a load of rats scurrying around some bushes”. |
"They had a look in the bushes and saw something wrapped in an Ikea bag that the rats were trying to eat. I think they could smell it too,” the person added. | "They had a look in the bushes and saw something wrapped in an Ikea bag that the rats were trying to eat. I think they could smell it too,” the person added. |
"That's when they reported it to the police and the area got cordoned off." | |
Hollow Ponds forms part of Epping Forest, which stretches from north-east London into Essex. | Hollow Ponds forms part of Epping Forest, which stretches from north-east London into Essex. |
A spokesperson for Scotland Yard confirmed that a body had been found in the forest near James Lane, just metres from Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone. | A spokesperson for Scotland Yard confirmed that a body had been found in the forest near James Lane, just metres from Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone. |
“We were called just after 7pm on Wednesday night to reports of a body found at the location,” she added. | “We were called just after 7pm on Wednesday night to reports of a body found at the location,” she added. |
“Officers are at the scene making inquiries.” | “Officers are at the scene making inquiries.” |
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by ringing 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by ringing 0800 555 111. |
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