Woman in her 70s found dead in house as cops launch murder probe
A murder investigation is under way in South London after a woman in her mid-70s was found dead on Wednesday (June 21).
The Metropolitan Police were called to an address in Ladbrook Road, Croydon, at around 10.40am, where the woman had been found deceased by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.
Officers say whilst a formal identification is yet to take place, the woman's family have been informed.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, meanwhile.
In a statement, the force's Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation but I am urging anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible.
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The Met has urged anyone with information to come forward (UkNewsinPictures)"An elderly woman has lost her life and it is vitally important that we establish what happened.
“Did you hear anything, or see someone in the area who looked out of place? Please call us.”
Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation, but no arrests have been made in relation to the incident.
Police are remaining in the area to reassure the public and have asked anyone with any concerns to speak with them.
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