7 June attack

[Chris Scott]

Does anyone have any idea what this report in The Scotsman refers to please?

7 June 1888
The police in Whitechapel district are engaged investigating the mysterious death of a young girl

[Robert]

Hi Chris

All I can find is that on Tuesday night (5th) a man accompanied by a young girl engaged rooms in a house in Old Montague St, and on Wednesday morning the girl was found dead. A medical examination was due to be made.

Robert

[Chris Scott]

Hi Robert
many thanks for that
I'll have a look and see if I can find any more for that date
Much appreciated
Chris

[Chris Scott]

Robert could you tell me where you found that report cos Ive looked in The Times and cannot find any mention
Thanks
Chris

[Robert]

Hi Chris

More or less identical reports were printed in three or four papers. This is The Leeds Mercury June 7th :

[Blackkat]

Hey no kidding I'd like to hear more on this too. Interesting

[Uncle Jack]

Anymore on this? Id love to know the cause of death.