Murder investigation launched after elderly woman found dead in her home

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 70s was found dead at her home yesterday morning.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at around 10.40am to reports that an elderly woman had been found dead at a house in Ladbrook Road, Thornton Heath.

Detectives would like to speak to 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.”

The woman’s family have been informed.

Police have said formal identification is yet to take place, and a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Officers will remain in the area and anyone with concerns is advised to speak to them.

There have not been any arrests and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 2540/21Jun.

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