Man charged with murder as Met name victim

A woman found dead at an address in Lewisham has been named as 47-year-old Barbara McCann.

Officers responded to concerns for the welfare of a woman inside a property on Catford Hill at 11:35hrs on Tuesday, 9 June. Barbara was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and her family are being supported by specialist officers.

In the days following her death, enquiries led police to Hillingdon, west London, where officers arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 11 June.

Derek Bradshaw, 32 (07.09.1993) of Hanover Circle in Hayes was charged on Monday, 15 June and will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 16 June.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Franklin, leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Barbara’s family at this unimaginably difficult time. If you have any information about Barbara’s death, no matter how small, please assist our investigation by contacting us as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information can speak to police via 101, quoting 3053/9JUN.

Anonymous reports can be submitted through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.