The Metropolitan Police has said
that a woman has been arrested in relation to the London murder
of young Italian man.
Pietro Sanna, a 23-year-old from Sardinia, was found dead at
his home in Canning Town on Monday with multiple stab wounds.
According to press reports, the arrested woman is a flat mate
of Sanna's who first reported his death.
A special post-mortem examination will take place on
Wednesday at East Ham Mortuary, the police said.
"Whilst an arrest has been made, the investigation is still
in its early stages and we would urge members of the public with
information to come forward," said Detective Chief Inspector
Gary Holmes, who is leading the investigation.
"I would appeal for all witnesses and those with information
concerning this fatal attack to contact the incident room as
soon as possible".
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