Pamela Munro, aged 45, was killed at a Bush Hill Park estate on Saturday evening

Ayley Croft Estate and (inset) Pamela Munro

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death on a Bush Hill Park housing estate over the weekend.

Officers were called to the address in Ayley Croft at around 7pm on Saturday (19th) alongside the London Ambulance Service, where a woman was found with a stab wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police has now named the victim as 45-year-old Pamela Munro. Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Today (Monday 21st), investigating officers arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Investigating officers have worked relentlessly across the weekend to investigate the circumstances around Pamela’s death.

“We continue to support her family who are understandably devastated.

“This morning, we arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with Pamela’s death and he remains in custody.

“We continue to ask anyone who may have information or particularly anyone who was driving through Ayley Croft between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, 19th April and could have any dashcam footage to contact us.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who oversees policing for Enfield, said: “Our thoughts are with Pamela’s family and local residents who will have been significantly impacted following the news of her death.

“I am grateful to local officers and officers from the specialist crime command who have worked tirelessly since Saturday to investigate the circumstances surrounding Pamela’s death as well as support the local community.

“Neighbourhood officers will remain at Ayley Croft throughout the coming days to support the community and help investigators continue enquiries. Please contact officers if you have any information.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101 quoting the reference 5741/19APRIL. Alternatively, to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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