Murder investigation launched after elderly woman killed in her home in Croydon
murder investigation has been launched after an elderly woman was found fatally injured in her Croydon home.
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 10:40 on Wednesday, June 21, to reports of a woman, aged in her mid-70s, found dead at a house on Ladbrook Road, SE25.
Her family has been informed but formal identification is yet to take place. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and would like to speak with anyone who saw anything suspicious in the vicinity of Ladbrook Road.
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.
“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.”
Officers will remain in the area and anyone with concerns is advised to speak with them.
There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 2540/21Jun.