A woman has been charged with murder after another woman was found dead in a canal in Hounslow.

Concerns for the welfare of a person were raised in a home in Northumberland Crescent just after 10.25pm on August 6.

While no one was found inside the property, officers discovered signs of a disturbance.

The remains of a body, believed to be that of a 57-year-old woman, were found on August 7, in a canal off Bulls Bridge Lane in Southall.

After carrying out further enquiries, Arizo Nour, of Northumberland Crescent, Feltham, was arrested.

The 33-year-old appeared in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on August 9 charged with murder.

She was remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on August 11.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 57-year-old woman in Hounslow.

“Arizo Nour – 33 (26.12.89) of Northumberland Crescent, Feltham appeared in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 9 August charged with murder.

“She was remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, 11 August.

“This follows an incident where police were called to an address in Northumberland Crescent, Feltham, at 10.26pm on Sunday, 6 August to reports of a concern for welfare.

“Officers attended. Nobody was found inside the property, however signs of a disturbance were discovered inside the property.

“After searches were carried out in the canal off Bulls Bridge Lane, Southall on 7 August, the remains of a body, believed to be that of a 57-year-old woman, were found.

“Enquiries continue.”