Overview
- Police and paramedics were called shortly after 10:00 on Sunday, 1 March, to a Bath Road address where a 71-year-old woman was found with significant injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
- The Met’s Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation under Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Denby.
- No arrests have been made at this early stage, with a crime scene in place and extra patrols providing reassurance in the local area.
- The victim has not been publicly identified, and her next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers.
- Investigators urge anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting CAD2395/01Mar, or to reach Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.