Man arrested after death of University of Lancashire student

Police were called at 1.15pm on Thursday, February 5, to student housing in Victoria Street, Preston, to a report of a sudden death.

Officers found the body of a woman inside. She has been named as student Carla Georgescu, 19.

Lancashire Police said her death is being treated as suspicious and a murder investigation is underway.

As part of their enquiries, officers have arrested a 34-year-old man from Hartlepool, who was known to Ms Georgescu, and he is currently in custody.

The university said he was “unconnected” to the establishment.

Detectives say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.

Officers have been carrying out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries in streets around the university, as well as searches using police dogs and a drone.

The force said they understand the death and the visible police activity will be concerning for people in the area, but stressed that a dedicated team of detectives and uniformed officers is working to establish exactly what happened.

Police have urged anyone with information or concerns to speak to an officer in the area or call 101, quoting log 0560 of February 5.