Woman lay dead for weeks in Southwark flat where she lived in ‘swamp’ conditions

Northfleet House in Newcomen Street, Southwark

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A woman has been found dead at a councilflat in south London where she reportedly lived in “swamp” conditions amid ongoing leaks at the property.

It has since emerged the woman and her downstairs neighbours had allegedly complained to the council about the leaks for around 10 months prior to her death.