Ms Brella, from Corby, Northamptonshire, was found by officers in the early hours of Thursday in a vehicle on Brisbane Road, Ilford.
Northamptonshire Police had been contacted on Wednesday regarding concerns for Ms Brella’s welfare, which led to the discovery of her body and the launch of a murder investigation.
Ch Insp Cash described her as a young woman in her early 20s, with her whole life ahead of her and everything to live for.
“It is absolutely tragic that her life has been cut short in this way,” he said.
Northamptonshire Police said it had made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because of previous contact between the force and Ms Brella.
