A MAN has been arrested in connection with the rape and murder of Michelle Samaraweera.

The 36-year-old was arrested on June 29 and was bailed today (Wednesday).

He is the fifth man to be arrested during the investigation.

Ms Samaraweera, 35, a widow, of Hainault, was found dead in a children's play area in Queens Road on May 30.

She had been raped and strangled.

DNA evidence has also linked the attack to two other rapes in the same area earlier this year.

Police released an e-fit as well as an appeal on the BBC's Crimewatch on June 29.