The suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime
A 75-year-old man has been arrested as the Met Police launch a murder probe over a woman found dead at a home in East London.
The woman, who was 70 years old, was found at the property on Dagenham’s Boulton Road yesterday (Sunday, June 14) after police and paramedics were called over concerns for her welfare. She died at the scene.
The suspect, also at the scene, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He’s currently in hospital, where he was taken after his arrest.
DI Mark Waker, leading the investigation, said: “We know how concerning this news will be for the local community, and our officers will remain in the area today to provide reassurance.
“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the woman who died. Detectives continue to work to establish exactly what has taken place, but at this time believe this was an isolated incident.”
Anyone with information that could help police should call 101 quoting CAD 5415/14June.
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