DETECTIVES have arrested a man after a woman was found murdered in Cricklewood.

Miles Donnelly, 34, who is also known as Miles Ryan, was arrested in Paddington yesterday morning (October 11) on suspicion of murder.

He remains in custody at a north London police station and police inquiries continue.

The body of Usha Patel, 44, was discovered at her home in Melrose Avenue, Cricklewood last Thursday (October 8) at 8.10am.

The Metropolitan Police believe Ms Patel and Donnelly had been in contact online and arranged to meet.

Anyone with information is asked to call 020 8358 0200 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org

UPDATE

Donnelly has been charged  with murder and will appear in custody this morning (October 12) at West Hendon Magistrates' Court.