An arrest has been made after a 62-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a home in Edmonton.
The woman was found unresponsive in Westerham Avenue just before 4.50pm yesterday (October 30).
Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended, however, she was pronounced dead shortly after.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder, she remains in police custody.
A murder investigation was launched led by Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command who said: “I would like to reassure local people that we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.
“We believe that the victim and suspect were known to each other and there is no indication of any ongoing risk to public safety.”
The victim’s family has been notified who are being supported by specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
Detective Superintendent Marco Bardetti leading local policing in Enfield and Haringey said: “I know that local people will be concerned by this shocking loss of life and there will be a heightened police presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance.
“A crime scene remains in place, and I would like to thank local people for their patience while our Specialist Crime colleagues, supported by local officers, conduct their enquiries.
“If you are concerned or worried please do feel free to approach officers as they patrol or contact your local Neighbourhood policing team.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this sad time.”
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation team is asked to call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 5420/30OCT24.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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