Police arrest couple, both 38, on suspicion of murder after aspiring actress and singer, 22, falls to her death

An aspiring singer dubbed 'a shining star' by her family has died after falling from the Heron building in London, sparking a police murder investigation.

Bethany-Maria Beales was found with 'significant' injuries on Saturday and died at the scene, near to the trendy apartment block on Moor Lane, where apartments cost between £850,000 and £10m.

City of London Police said two people, a man and a woman both aged 38, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and released under investigation.  

The Heron building, where Bethany is believed to have been before she was found dead, is in the sought after Barbican area and comprises of luxury apartments and a private club.  

The exclusive block offers residents a 24-hour concierge service, a garden terrace, a cinema and a gym.

Hours before her death Bethany posted on Facebook about being overwhelmed at seeing singer The Weeknd.

Miss Beales' family said in a statement: 'Beth was a kind, funny, loyal, intelligent, talented and stunningly beautiful person who changed the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her and lucky enough to be loved by her.

'She was more than a daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, stepsister, step-auntie, god-daughter or friend. She was the world to us all.

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