Authorities have commenced a murder enquiry and apprehended a suspect in connection with the demise of a female in Bethnal Green.
Metropolitan Police were summoned by the London Ambulance Service to a residence on Russia Lane at 21:00 on Thursday, 14 August.
A 73-year-old female was discovered suffering from a severe head trauma and was declared deceased at the location.
Her relatives have been notified and are receiving assistance from dedicated officers.
A Post Mortem analysis is scheduled to occur in the near future.
A 45-year-old male, acquainted with the deceased, was detained and is presently held in custody.
Metropolitan Police were summoned by the London Ambulance Service to a residence on Russia Lane at 21:00 on Thursday, 14 August.
A 73-year-old female was discovered suffering from a severe head trauma and was declared deceased at the location.
Her relatives have been notified and are receiving assistance from dedicated officers.
A Post Mortem analysis is scheduled to occur in the near future.
A 45-year-old male, acquainted with the deceased, was detained and is presently held in custody.
Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, responsible for the Central East Command Unit, stated:
"Our team of officers and forensic specialists are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this woman's tragic death.
"This is believed to be an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the general public, however, residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
"If you have any information, if you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area in the hours leading up to 9pm last night, please contact us to help with our enquiries".
If you have any information that could help Metropolitan Police with their investigation, call them on 101.
Alternatively details can be given, anonymously, to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
"Our team of officers and forensic specialists are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this woman's tragic death.
"This is believed to be an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the general public, however, residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
"If you have any information, if you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area in the hours leading up to 9pm last night, please contact us to help with our enquiries".
If you have any information that could help Metropolitan Police with their investigation, call them on 101.
Alternatively details can be given, anonymously, to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
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