A man has been charged in relation to the murder of Ailish Walsh in Hackey.

Liam Taylor, 37, of no fixed address, was charged with murder yesterday (December 18) following the death of the 28-year-old on Thursday (December 15).

Police were called at 10.20pm to reports of an unresponsive woman at an address in Rectory Road.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been informed, Scotland Yard said.

Taylor is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court today (December 19).

Anyone who can help the police investigation should call 101 or Tweet at MetCC and give reference 6902/15Dec.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.