Clerkenwell: Woman, 19, killed at student accommodation

Flowers were laid at the police cordon at Arbour House in Sebastian Street, Clerkenwell

A 19-year-old woman has been killed at student accommodation in central London.

She was found with serious injuries when police and medics were called to Arbour House in Sebastian Street, Clerkenwell, at about 05:10 GMT.

The teenager, who is believed to have been a student, was later pronounced dead at the scene, the Met Police said.

A murder investigation has been launched and detectives are trying to identify the woman's next of kin.

No arrests have been made and a police presence remains at the scene.

Ch Insp Adam Instone, of the Met Police, said he understood the student community would be concerned.

"I share their sadness and concerns, and I can assure them that a thorough homicide investigation is under way, led by skilled and experienced detectives who will work tirelessly to identify and arrest whoever is responsible."

Ch Insp Adam Instone said officers would work tirelessly on the case

Student William Fereyre Guerra, who lives at the halls, said they were told to stay in their rooms in the early hours of the morning.

"There's been a helicopter during the night as well," he said.

"We were told to stay in the room because they didn't know if the suspect was still there hiding."

William Fereyre Guerra said people in his halls were told to stay in their room

A spokesman for Unite Students, which runs Arbour House, said: "As this remains an ongoing police incident, we are unable to comment on their investigation.

"Our priority at this time is the safety and wellbeing of students at Arbour House. We are working closely with the police and City, University of London."

A spokeswoman for the university said it was supporting the police's investigation and working with Unite Students.

Arbour House, near City, University of London, houses 188 students