A WOMAN who suffered 80 per cent burns after being set on fire has died.

Nahida Habib was found in Rhodesia Road, Leytonstone, on February 13 at abour 4pm.

The 42-year-old, of Madeira Road, Leytonstone, died on March 26.

A post mortem gave cause of death as injuries resulting from serious burns.

A police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing.