Third arrest in Enfield murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of George Eric Rogers in Enfield have made a third arrest.

The 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, 5 March. She remains in custody at a north London police station.

An investigation was launched after officers were called to reports of a man found injured in Lockhart Close at 19:21hrs on Friday, 1 March.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the 66-year-old died at the scene. His next of kin continue to be supported by family liaison officers.

A post-mortem examination carried out on Monday, 4 March confirmed he died as a result of sharp force trauma to the neck.

Two other people have been charged as part of the same investigation.

Ellie Ackhurst, 30 (30.07.93) and Anthony Elliott, 42 (13.10.81), both of no fixed address, were charged with murder on Tuesday, 5 March.

Ackhurst and Elliott appeared at Highbury Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 5 March.

They were remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 7 March.

The investigation continues and information can be shared directly with the investigation team here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS24W20-PO1.