The body of a woman has been discovered inside a suitcase near to a sports ground in north London. The suitcase was found hidden among trees near the field in Thornfield Avenue, in Hendon, between Mill Hill and Finchley. Scotland Yard have launched a murder inquiry following the grim discovery at around 5pm yesterday. Detectives from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command are investigating. The surrounding area has been cordoned off.  

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police were called to search a wooded area. At approximately 17.00 on Sunday 21 July officers located a suitcase in Thornfield Avenue, NW7.”The body of an adult female was found inside. The death is being treated as a murder. The female has yet to be identified. “Detectives from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command are investigating. “A cordon remains in place in the area where the body was found. A post mortem will be arranged in due course.” The woman, who has been described as a young adult, has not yet been identified. No arrests have been made.