Man charged following the death of a woman in Surrey

According to Surrey Police, 35-year-old Milad Ghafari has been charged with murder, ‘following the death of a woman in Ashford last year’.

"At 1.15pm on Thursday, 16 January 2025, officers were called to an address on Woodthorpe Road following a report of a concern for safety at the location,” a police statement read.

"A woman in her 20s and a young child were found at the address with very serious injuries.

“Sadly, despite the best efforts of officers and paramedics the woman, 27-year-old Laleh Zarejouneghani, was pronounced dead at the scene. The child was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged

"Ghafari, who has joint British and Iranian nationality and was known to the victims, was initially arrested on 16 January 2025.

“He has now been charged with murder, attempted murder, and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.”

Court proceedings are now underway.