A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Enfield

Police were called at 16:53hrs on Wednesday, 30 October to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address on Westerham Avenue, N9.

Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended. At the scene a 62-year-old woman was found with stab injuries. Sadly, despite the efforts of medics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A murder investigation was launched led by Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command who said: “Although we are in the very early stages of our investigation I can confirm that we have arrested a 55-year-old woman on suspicion of murder. She is currently in custody.

“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. They will be 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.

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