Police investigate death of 75-year-old woman following burglary

Police are investigating the death of a 75-year-old woman following a burglary at her north London home and are appealing for information.

Officers were called to reports of an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, at 9.20pm on Tuesday.

The woman and an 81-year-old man were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

The woman died the following day, and a post-mortem examination is due to take place. The man was discharged from hospital on Wednesday.

A crime scene remains in place at the address and along Evershot Road.

Detective chief inspector Ben Massink, who is leading the investigation, said: “We’re at an early stage of this investigation and awaiting a post-mortem examination to determine how the woman died, with my team working hard to pursue all lines of enquiry.

“A crime scene remains in place as we gather evidence.

“We thank those who have already come forward to provide witness accounts, and appeal for anyone with information or doorbell footage to come forward.

“We believe a number of residents in the area will have key information that could help inform our investigation. No detail is too small.”

Superintendent Mark Hambleton, a policing lead in the area, said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.

“We recognise the concern this will cause locally and can reassure the community that officers are working tirelessly to determine what happened.

“There will be an increased police presence in place while enquiries continue and we thank the public for their understanding at this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD7757/12AUG, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.