Man arrested following murder in Lewisham

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in her 40s in Lewisham.

At 06:41hrs on Sunday, 13 April London Ambulance Service alerted police to a seriously injured woman in Hatfield Close, SE14.

First responding officers were immediately deployed along with London’s Air Ambulance. Despite the emergency services best efforts, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly after, at 06:52hrs, a 44-year-old man self-presented at Lewisham Police Station in connection to the incident. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

It is believed the two parties are known to each other. Her next-of-kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The investigation continues.