Woman's Body Found In Suitcase

A woman's body has been found in a suitcase hidden among trees near a sports ground in Hendon.

Murder squad detectives are investigating after the discovery in Thornfield Avenue, Hendon, north London, at around 5pm on Sunday 21st July 2013.

The surrounding area has been cordoned off.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

The woman, who is white and has been described as a young adult, has not yet been identified.

The body was discovered among trees near the sports ground, which is owned by Christ's College and is bordered by a footpath and a brook.