Human remains in Croydon park identified as Sarah Mayhew
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According to the Met, the family of Ms Mayhew is receiving assistance from the police.
Police have confirmed that the human body discovered in a southern London park belongs to Sarah Mayhew, a female aged 38.
Authorities were notified and dispatched to Rowdown Fields in Croydon during the morning hours on Tuesday when Ms. Mayhew was found.
Police took a 44-year-old male and a 48-year-old female into custody on Saturday, and both are still being detained.
The Metropolitan Police department mentioned that the family of Ms. Mayhew has been notified and are being provided with assistance by law enforcement officials while the investigation proceeds.
Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe expressed his condolences to the family of Sarah, acknowledging the distressing news they have received.
It's a terrible thing when families lose someone they love in such a tragic way. We'll keep giving them our support as we investigate what happened.
The pair who are being detained were familiar to Sarah and we have no current intention of pursuing anyone else in relation to her passing.
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