The woman, who was killed allegedly by a man in Espoo late Friday night, was former girlfriend of the suspect, said police on Saturday. Police also said that the victim was about 30 years old while the suspect was more than 40. They, however, did not divulge the detail identities of the deceased and the suspect but said that the victim and the suspect were in a relationship previously. The murder was committed in a pre-planned way and in a brutal manner, said police after preliminary investigation. Police are continuing investigation into the incident, and the suspect will be placed before the court seeking remand into custody next week. The woman was killed in an apartment building at Henttaa area in Espoo. The murder took place at about 8:00 p.m. at the stairwell of the building.