A broken heart best friend of an “angel” law graduate today revealed their final text within 36 hours of her murder.
Zara Arena, 35, was chased and attacked on the street while walking to her mother’s house on Cranbrook Road, Ilford, after spending the night with a friend in central London early Sunday. After that, he died of a serious head injury.
Her death caused her family to be broken heart and Manhunt ended yesterday afternoon when a 29-year-old man was arrested from the area on suspicion of her murder. He is still in custody today.
Her best friend Lisa revealed that they intended to be together on the weekend-but they reorganized to meet next weekend. Zara sent a text message on Friday as follows:
Lisa said today:’I’m completely broken. My best friend (last 17 years) Zara Aleena was completely killed by a stranger. surprised. I’m angry. Her stomach hurts. We spent most of the weekend together. We intended to be together this weekend but had to cancel and arrange to meet next weekend. I wish I could see her this weekend. She returned to her house and was murdered.
In an inspirational Facebook post, she explained her sadness of never seeing her or hearing her again, adding: I want to see his eyes and ask why ??? !!!! Zara Aleena’s justice. When will our city be safe? You need to do something! I have to do something. Now you rest in peace with a beautiful angel.
The tragedy has already been compared to the killings of Sarah Evalard and Sabina Nessa, as police claim that a 29-year-old male neighbor was involved in an act on CCTV.
Police were handed an attack CCTV by a resident who lived across the street. He told the Times:’The man came from behind her, he was following her. It happened on the highway. I hit her several times. Investigators believe that the criminal did not use weapons, only fists.
Ambitious lawyer Zara Arena, 35, was killed early Sunday morning in Ilford, East London. A 29-year-old man was arrested on murder charges
This is the last exchange Zara’s best friend made with her on Friday.She was murdered on Sunday morning
The road where Zara was found in a horrific injury was just a short distance from Ganzhill Station.
Zara’s death is the latest murder of a woman walking alone in London after the murders of Sabina Nessa and Sara Evalard.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art closed roads, set up cordon lines on the scene, and urged women to “warn” rather than “warn” by attacks.
The provocative attack on Miss Arena has already been compared to the killings of teacher Sabina Nessa, 28, and marketing manager Sarah Evalard, 33, who were attacked while alone in London. .. Both of their murderers were opportunistic and chose them randomly.
Nadia, 42, a school teacher who is a friend of Miss Arena, said:
“She wanted to borrow a heel and mascara from me that night, but she was too busy to answer the phone. She was a kind soul, she didn’t hurt the flies. She got a law degree. I just got it and worked in central London. She wanted to be a lawyer so she could support herself and her family.
The detective was cross-examining a 29-year-old man who was arrested last night for murdering a graduate of the University of Westminster.
Miss Arena’s cousin described her as a “cheerful, empathetic person” and said her family was devastated.
A friend remembered her excitement when she asked to rent high heels and mascara for a tragic night out.
Miss Arena, who worked as an administrator in the Royal Courts of Justice, sought the role of a trainee lawyer to allow her to embark on a legal career, her cousin cannot be named. He said he asked.
“She was a nice person,” he added. “It’s very shocking to her family. She became a lawyer and she wanted to succeed herself so that she could support her family.
“She was always energetic, bringing the room to life, warm and empathetic. She took care of her mother and grandma and was very family oriented.
Scotland Yard said Miss Arena was found to have been badly beaten at about 2:44 am, not far from her home in Ilford, northeast London. Her rescuer took her to the hospital, but she died of an injury shortly thereafter.
People living nearby said helicopters were floating over the area from 3 am while police were searching for the murderer in Miss Arena.
Mustafa Merrick, 56, said his son’s friend lived on the other side and filmed a video of the attack that CCTV gave to the police.
“It’s not the safest area,” he added. “I’m afraid of my wife and children. I told them to stop. [going out late] for now. ‘
“She is now believed to have been the victim of an opportunist stranger attack,” said Scotland Yard Commissioner Stuart Bell, with no evidence that the weapon was used.
“Efforts against violence against women and girls are an absolute priority of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Every day, our executives work with partners throughout the capital to improve the safety of our public spaces. “He added.
“Women don’t have to change their behavior and must be able to work safely day and night. It’s our job to ensure that, but executives are always everywhere. I cannot be. I urge our community, especially women, to report suspicious or undesired behavior and seek help if they feel threatened.
The LinkedIn page at Miss Arena states that he graduated with a law degree from the University of Westminster last October.
She has been working in the Royal Courts of Justice since May, but was seeking a paralegal or trainee lawyer position.
Sam Tarry, a Labor Party member at Ilford South, said: This is unusual. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and local governments are moving heaven and earth to ensure the safety of people and place perpetrators behind the bar.
“We do everything to remember this woman who died in the most horrifying way.”
Police continue to work at Cranbrook Road in Redbridge after Zara Aleena was killed on Sunday morning
The Metropolitan Police Department has begun investigating a murder case this morning on the death of a victim found in a serious head injury in Redbridge, Ilford.Photo: Field cordon and forensic medicine
She was attacked while walking down Cranbrook Road towards Ganzhill Station and High Street.Photo: Police talk to driver when closing road
He added:
“People need to be relieved-the streets will be flooded with police. I don’t think people should bow or be afraid, but of course people will be scared.
“I will tell people, check your camera, your dash camera, any small clue will help.”
Raffia Ahmed, who lives nearby, said she and her friends would only walk in groups tonight.
“It scares you because it’s literally at our doorstep. As a woman, you think twice about going out alone,” she told the BBC.
Shopkeeper Kuldip Singh said he was concerned about the level of violence in the area.
He said:’This was very brutal. It was a young woman, but people don’t feel as safe in this place as they used to.
“If I were an elderly person or a woman, I could be at risk when walking this road, especially during the winter.”
Subhash, 60, who lives right next to Cranbrook Road, said he was “worried” about other local women. He said:’It’s not just my daughter, but other daughters, other girls, other women in the area. It’s a very serious problem, how safe are you in your own area? “