Three people have been charged with the murder of Shakira Spencer who was found dead in Ealing last weekend.

A 25-year-old man and two women, aged 37 and 43, were charged on Thursday evening (September 29) and are due to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court today (Friday, September 30).

Their arrests on Monday (September 26) came the day after 25-year-old Shakira Spencer was found dead in her home in Hanwell on Sunday, September 25.

Police forced entry into the property on Holbeck Road at 4.38pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman inside who had not been seen for two weeks.

The body of a woman later identified as Shakira was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shakira Spencer in 2007, aged in her twenties

On Monday police also arrested a man, 40, and a woman, 78, on suspicion of assisting an offender. They have been bailed pending further inquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command has renewed his public appeal for information that could help their investigation.

He said: "I am pleased that we have secured charges against these three individuals as we continue to work to get justice for Shakira's family. 

"They are understandably devastated and specialist officers are continuing to provide them with whatever support we can.

"Charging suspects is just part of our role. It is now vitally important that we build as thorough a picture as we can about Shakira's recent movements and her life in the months and potentially years before her death. 

"I am appealing for any information about Shakira specifically in the period between Friday, 9 September and Friday, 16 September. 

"Did you see her out and about? Did you have contact with her in any way? If so, did she speak about any concerns she had? I would urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, to get in touch with my team.

"I also want to hear from anyone who knew Shakira in any capacity, not just in the immediate past, so we can build a comprehensive picture of her life." 

Shakira, photographed in 2022

Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it might be, is urged to call police on 101 giving the reference 59/26SEP. 

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers are a charity. They take anonymity incredibly seriously, they do not ask for names and they cannot trace calls or IP addresses.