An elderly man who was also injured has now been discharged from hospital
An elderly woman has died following a botched burglary. Police raced to Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, at about 9.20pm on Tuesday (August 11), following reports of an aggravated burglary.
The pensioner, 75, died in hospital the next day. An 81-year-old man was also treated at the scene for injuries and taken to hospital, but was discharged the same day the woman died.
The crime scene remains in place at the home and along Evershot Road on Thursday (August 13). 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 Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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