Overview
- Carla Georgescu, 19, was discovered on Thursday afternoon at Ribble Hall on the Preston campus after a report of a sudden death that police are treating as suspicious.
- A 34-year-old man from Hartlepool, described as known to the victim and unconnected to the university, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
- Lancashire Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the inquiry.
- Officers are conducting house-to-house checks, reviewing CCTV, and carrying out searches using police dogs and a drone around the university area.
- The University of Lancashire said it is working closely with police and offering support to students and staff, as officers appealed for information via 101 quoting log 0560 of Feb 5.