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A body has been discovered in an empty flat in London after neighbours reported a "foul odour" that lasted at least two weeks.

The Metropolitan Police raided the home at 2.53pm on Friday 18 December following neighbourhood claims a "foul odour" had been coming from the property in The Crescent, Southall, West London.

Detectives discovered a body and confirmed they’re investigating an "unexplained death" in the area.

Police however refused to comment on local claims the corpse was found stuffed inside a suitcase at the address.

It is understood a painter reported the body to police, with locals also claiming the body was "of a female."

Forensic scientists were pictured entering the flat, which is above a parade of shops in Southall, shortly after 3pm.

In the pictures, experts can be seen dressed in scrubs and sitting on the edge of a car outside the property.

Lights were also on well into the evening and early Saturday morning, with a large police presence close by.

Police have also reportedly visited shops in the area looking for CCTV footage that may aide their investigation.

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In a statement, the Metropolitan police said they're working to identify the deceased person.

According to the force, the death is currently being treated as unexplained and no arrests have been made.

The Met said: "Police were called at 14.53hrs on Friday, 18 December to an address in The Crescent, Southall UB1, after a person was found deceased.

"Enquiries to identify the deceased are ongoing.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained."

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