Pictured: Murder victim, 41, whose body was found dumped in undergrowth near A3 slip road in Surrey after she was was killed elsewhere
A woman whose body was found lying next to a main road was killed elsewhere before being dumped in the undergrowth, police revealed today.
The body of Helen Anderson, 41, was discovered by a member of the public by the northbound A3 slip road, leading out of Guildford, Surrey, at around 3pm on Monday.
Surrey Police said it believes mother-of-four Ms Anderson, of Finsbury Park, London, was killed elsewhere and her body left in the place it was found in the early hours of Monday morning.
A murder investigation has since been launched by the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team and remains ongoing after two people were arrested.
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of mother-of-four Helen Anderson, 41, was discovered by a member of the public
Officers were called to the northbound A3 slip road, leading out of Guildford in Surrey, at around 3pm on Monday where the body was discovered by a member of the public
Ms Anderson's family, including her four children, have since paid a glowing tribute to her and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Speaking after her death, her family said: 'Our dear sister and daughter has gone. We loved you. In this life you faced many challenges and still you had a big heart. Goodbye dear Helen.'
A 52-year-old man with links to the Finsbury Park, north London, area was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder and a 51-year-old man from Hackney, north London, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
Both men remain in custody.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers said: 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Helen's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
'We are doing everything possible to ensure those responsible for Helen's death are held to account and we are making significant progress with our enquiries.
'However, we would continue to encourage anyone who has any further information to contact us and help us with this investigation.'
The force is asking for anyone who was in the area between 3am and 4.30am and who saw someone, or a vehicle, acting suspiciously to contact police.
Surrey Police also asked for anyone with dashcam, CCTV or smart doorbell footage which may help the investigation to get in touch.
Surrey Police said it believes Ms Anderson was killed elsewhere and her body left in the place it was found in the early hours of Monday morning
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers said: 'From further inquiries, we believe that the body was left at the location in the early hours of Monday morning between 3am and 4.30am.
'We are appealing to the public who may have been in the area around that time and have any further information or dashcam footage to contact us as they may be able to assist us with this investigation.
'I would also like to reassure local residents that we believe the two men we have arrested were known to the victim, and continue to reassure the Surrey public that there is a dedicated team of officers working tirelessly on this investigation to ensure that whoever is responsible for this heinous crime is brought to justice.'
A picture of the scene from a Highways England traffic monitoring camera