Police reveal face of murdered woman, 32, found dead in a Leicester house as detectives hunt for clues on driver of silver car who ‘spoke to her before she vanished’
- Smita Mistry, 32, was found dead in home in Saffron Lane, Leicester on March 23
- Police have arrested a man, 36, known to the woman on suspicion of her murder
- They have also shared a photo of the woman today to try and trace another man
Police in Leicester have shared a photo of a woman whose body was found in a house in Leicester earlier this week.
Smita Mistry, 32, was found in a property in the Saffron Lane area of Leicester, on Tuesday March 23.
Detectives remain in the area tonight as the investigation into the circumstances of her death continues.
In a statement issued along with the photograph of Ms Mistry – who was also known a Smita Saunders – Leicestershire Police said: ‘Following a call made to police at 8.07pm on Tuesday, Smita was found by officers inside a property in Gedge Way.
‘It was confirmed Smita, who was also known as Smita Saunders, had sadly died. An investigation was launched into Smita’s death and, following initial inquiries, a 36-year-old man, of Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police have released a photograph of Smita Mistry – the woman whose body was found inside a house in Leicester earlier this week
‘He currently remains in police custody. It is believed that the man in custody was known to Smita.
‘Inquiries have been continuing since Tuesday evening including checking CCTV, house to house and speaking with witnesses.’
Police have also been appealing for information from people who had any contact with Smita between last Friday and the day her body was discovered.
Detectives want to trace a man who was driving a ‘light coloured, possibly silver’ car which was seen parked in the area at around 8.20pm on Sunday, March 21.
Police said: ‘It is believed Smita may have spoken with the driver at the time. A CCTV image of the car has also been released by police.
Detective Inspector Nicole Main, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: ‘We continue to appeal to people who have recently had contact with Smita to make contact with us.
‘As part of this inquiry we have now been able to release an image of Smita.
‘Throughout this investigation, specialist officers have been providing full support to Smita’s family as we continue to establish the full circumstances of this case.
Detectives remain in the area tonight as the investigation into the circumstances of her death continues
They want to trace a man who was driving a ‘light coloured, possibly silver’ car which was seen parked in the area at around 8.20pm on Sunday, March 21
‘Anyone who has been in the area of Gedge Way between Friday 19 March and the evening of Tuesday 23 March is also urged to think back to anything you have seen or heard which could assist our inquiries and to make contact with us, if you have not already done so.
‘If you have any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area during this time, and have not yet made contact with us, then please get in touch.
‘Thank you to everyone who has been assisting us with our inquiries so far as well as to people in the community for your ongoing support and co-operation.
‘Our team have been working tirelessly this week to investigate this case and we remain dedicated to getting the answers we need for Smita’s family.’
People can also leave information online or contact Leicstershire Police on 101 quoting incident 621 of March 23.
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