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A murder investigation is under way after a woman was found stabbed to death in north London.
Police were alerted to reports of an unresponsive 62-year-old at a residential address on Westerham Avenue, Edmonton.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended at 4.53pm on Wednesday.
At the scene the victim was found with stab injuries. Sadly, despite the efforts of medics, she was pronounced dead.
A 55-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.
The victim’s family has been notified and will be supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Although we are in the very early stages of our investigation I can confirm that we have arrested a 55-year-old woman on suspicion of murder. She is currently in custody.
“I would like to reassure local people that we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident. We believe that the victim and suspect were known to each other and there is no indication of any ongoing risk to public safety.”
Detective Superintendent Marco Bardetti, leading local policing in Enfield and Haringey, said: “I know that local people will be concerned by this shocking loss of life and there will be a heightened police presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance.
“A crime scene remains in place, and I would like to thank local people for their patience while our Specialist Crime colleagues, supported by local officers, conduct their enquiries.
“If you are concerned or worried please do feel free to approach officers as they patrol or contact your local Neighbourhood policing team.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this sad time.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 5420/30OCT24, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
