Overview
- Angela Clayton, 74, was found dead on Tuesday at her home in St George’s Square, Forest Gate, after police were called at about 12.36pm.
- Officers attempted first aid at the scene, but she was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
- Her son, 44-year-old Richard Clayton, was arrested at the property on suspicion of murder and has since been charged.
- He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and was remanded in custody, with detectives treating the incident as isolated.
- Police maintained a crime scene and appealed for information via 101 quoting CAD 3397/17Feb or Crimestoppers, as neighbours paid tribute and said she had recently undergone heart surgery.