Another woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the attack at a residential address

Westerham Avenue, Edmonton (credit Google)

A woman has been stabbed to death in an apparent domestic attack at a house in Edmonton.

Police were called at 4.53pm yesterday (Wednesday 30th) to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in Westerham Avenue.

Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended. At the scene a 62-year-old woman was found with stab injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.

A murder investigation was launched led by detective chief inspector Sarah Lee. She 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.”

The victim’s family has been notified and are being supported by specialist officers. A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

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 that may assist the investigation team is asked to call 101 quoting reference 5420/30OCT24. To remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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