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Naked man spotted in wake of London murder prompts police search for witnesses

Tiparat Argatu, 43, died from neck and head injuries at a property in Whitechapel

Monday 01 February 2021 09:24 EST

A gym owner has been raided by police in London after refusing to shut its doors for England’s second lockdown (file photo of Met Police officers) (PA)

Police investigating the death of a woman are searching for a man seen walking naked through Whitechapel early in the morning on the day her body was found.

Detectives believe a man was walking naked in the area between 4am and 9am on Sunday 24 January, and are appealing for witnesses who may have seen him or discarded clothing in the area.

"They wish to speak with anyone who saw this man, or who found clothing discarded near to the scene in Ellen Street," Scotland Yard said in an appeal for witnesses.

Tiparat Argatu, 43, died from neck and head injuries at a property in Ellen Street, Whitechapel, on the same day.

Argatu was found by police after they were called to do a welfare check.

The Thai national had moved to London in September last year to be with her husband, the Metropolitan Police said.

David Cheres, 19, who is thought to have known the victim but is not related to her, has been charged with murder. Nobody else is being sought in connection with the death.

Anyone with information that could help police is urged to call the incident room on 020 8345 3865. Alternatively please call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting ref CAD1612/21 Jan.