Harshita Brella: Police investigated over contact with victim

Four police officers are being investigated over their interaction with a woman who police believe was murdered by her husband.

The police watchdog said the officers had been served disciplinary notices over their alleged handling of a domestic abuse report by Harshita Brella.

Detectives believe the 24-year-old was strangled by Pankaj Lamba, 23, in Corby, Northamptonshire, on the evening of 10 November.

Her body was found in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Ilford, east London, four days later.

Prosecutors have authorised Mr Lamba to be charged with murder, two counts of rape, sexual assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.

However, he is believed to have fled the UK.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was gathering and reviewing evidence regarding the contact the force had had with the victim.

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