Key Points:
- Hien Vu found dead at Hatfield Close, New Cross, on Sunday, April 13.
- Police called to reports of a seriously injured woman.
- Hai Nguyen, 41, of Hatfield Close, has been charged with Ms Vu’s murder.
- Nguyen self-presented at Lewisham Police Station at 6:52 am on April 13.
- The man and woman are believed to have known each other.
- Nguyen will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on April 14.
- Police have confirmed that the victim was in her 40s.
Hien Vu, found dead at Hatfield Close, New Cross, on April 13, was discovered after police responded to reports of a seriously injured woman in South East London. Officers responded to the scene at around 6:52 am and discovered the woman’s body.
Who has been charged with the murder of Hien Vu?
Hai Nguyen charged: Hai Nguyen, a 41-year-old man from Hatfield Close, New Cross, has been charged with the murder of Hien Vu. He self-presented at Lewisham Police Station on the same day that Vu’s body was discovered. Following his arrest, Nguyen was formally charged with murder and is set to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on April 14, 2025.
Were the man and woman known to each other?
Police believe they were known to each other: According to police, Nguyen and Vu were believed to have been acquainted prior to the incident. Further investigations are ongoing as authorities gather more details surrounding the nature of their relationship.
What can be expected from the court proceedings?
Nguyen’s court appearance: Hai Nguyen is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court later today (April 14) to face charges in connection with the murder of Hien Vu. The court hearing will be closely followed as more details are expected to emerge.
