A 68-year-old Wanstead man has been charged with the murder of Lorena Ciupeanu, who died in November 2022. The Met announced the charges on 6 November.

A man from Wanstead has been charged with the murder of Lorena Ciupeanu, a 28-year-old woman who died in November 2022, the Metropolitan Police said on Friday 6 November.

Kevin Bramley, 68, of Hermon Hill, Wanstead, was arrested on Thursday 5 November on suspicion of her murder, according to the Met’s statement. The force says he was in a relationship with Ms Ciupeanu at the time of her death.

He was charged later the same day with four offences:

  • murder
  • sexual assault
  • coercive and controlling behaviour
  • causing actual bodily harm

The Met says all the charges relate to Ms Ciupeanu.

What the police have said about her death

Police were called after Ms Ciupeanu was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone on 4 November 2022, having been found unresponsive. The force says that despite the efforts of paramedics, she died the following day.

The Met’s statement said Mr Bramley would appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on the morning of Friday 6 November.

Criminal proceedings are now active. Ilford Today will not publish anything that could prejudice a trial, and we do not report court outcomes on this site.

What it means for you

  • If you have information about this case, you can call the police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  • If you are worried about your own safety at home, the free, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline is on 0808 2000 247. In an emergency, always call 999.