Unexplained death prompts appeal for details of 70-year-old’s final days
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was found dead at her home.
Police were called to the address in Golborne Road, Ladbroke Grove, at around 9.45am on Sunday, June 23, after concerns had been raised for the welfare of Rita Fleming, 70.
Officers forced entry to the property and found Rita unresponsive inside – she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rita’s death is being treated as unexpected and unexplained and detectives continue to investigate the circumstances. A post-mortem has taken place.
Rita’s next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported byofficers.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “My team continues to work to establish the events that led to Rita’s death. This includes trying to build as comprehensive a picture as possible about her movemenats in the days prior to her being found.
“I would ask anyone who saw or heard from Rita from June 20 to 23r or anyone who has information they think could be relevant to this investigation, to get in contact with police.”
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101.
Pictured top: Rita Fleming (Picture: The Met)
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