- Woman, believed to be Georgina China, was found dead at 3am on Sunday
- Police say 30-year-old fell three-storeys and her death is suspicious
- Man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and later bailed
- Friend claims she fell because she was 'trying to get away from someone'
Inquiry:
Scotland Yard are investigating the death of a pregnant mother-of two,
believed to be Georgina China, after she fell to her death on Sunday
morning
The 30-year-old, named by friends as Georgina China, plunged from her second-floor balcony in Queen's Park, west London, yesterday morning.
Sources close to the investigation have said she was six months pregnant with her third child.
A friend of the young mother, also known as Georgina Drinkwater, has claimed she may have fallen because 'she was trying to get away from someone'.
Today family and loved-ones left flowers and notes at the spot where she fell on Harrow Road.
One said: 'Lost for words. God bless you Georgina'.
Scotland Yard said today they were called to the scene at around 3am on Sunday and a man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
He was questioned and bailed until next month.
Detective Inspector Colette Smyth, Homicide and Serious Crime Command, said: 'Even in the early hours of Sunday, Harrow Road, was busy with traffic and people walking around.
'I am specifically appealing to any witnesses who may have seen the woman fall from Orpheus House or anyone who was area just after 3am and witnessed this tragic incident to contact the police'.
The London Ambulance Service was first at the scene but paramedics were unable to save her. She was pronounced dead at 3.22am.
Police said today that although their homicide squad was looking into the death, it is not yet a full murder investigation.
Police were called after the incident at 3am when the pregnant woman fell from the second floor, pictured
Tributes:
Flowers and notes were left at the scene today on the street in Queen's
Park, west London, where the woman fell from her balcony
Investigation:
Police at the scene today at Orpheus House in Harrow Road, London,
where Georgina, right, died. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder
and later bailed
Until they find out what happened in the moments before she died her death is being treated as suspicious, a spokesman said.The woman's next-of-kin have been informed and a post mortem examination will be held to confirm the cause of death.
A friend of Georgina claimed she had fallen after trying 'to get away from someone'.
Allegation:
A friend of the young mother, also known as Georgina Drinkwater, has
claimed she may have fallen because 'she was trying to get away from
someone'
Probe following her death: Georgina Drinkwater is pictured left by herself and right, with two unknown children
Message:
People came to the spot where the 30-year-old died to pay their
respects. One friend said the Georgina may have been trying to get away
from someone
Emotional: A woman lights a candle and places it inside a lantern at the scene of the suspicious fall today
Karen Singh, 46, said: 'I used to teach her daughter dancing. She is such a beautiful little girl, just like her mum. You won't find anyone around here who will have a bad word to say about her.'
Rita Parker added: 'She used to call me nan. She was lovely girl. Very popular and full of life. I don't want to say anymore until I know why happened..'
One message attached to the flowers read : 'RIP Georgina, gone but never forgotten. A true angel, a very special friend. We will never forget you.'
Another said: 'It's hard to find the right words right now, but u were an inspirational, caring, loving soul, I pray for your little girl and Pauline (her mother), they will have all the support and care for them in every way possible.'
Friends have taken to Twitter to express their sadness. Nick Bicar wrote: 'Can't believe what I've just heard. R.I.P Georgina China. You was a beautiful woman and wonderful mother to your kids'.
Elle Pearman said: 'Can't believe what I've just heard!!! Rest in peace Georgina China... Never forgotten!!!'.
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