A 58-year-old woman’s body was found at a property in Edmonton on Monday

Metropolitan Police — *credit Met Police*

Detectives investigating the death of a 58-year-old woman in Edmonton have arrested a 33-year-old woman on suspicion of murder.

Police were called at 8.32pm on Monday, 21st February to reports that a woman was found with injuries at a residential property in Church Street, Edmonton.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service. A 58-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination to establish how she died will take place in the coming days.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police are investigating and a crime scene remains in place. A 33-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken into custody.

Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, responsible for local policing in Enfield and Haringey, said: “I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life. My thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family and friends.

“Extra officers will remain in the area over the coming days and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to them or to contact us by calling 101.”

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 6735/21Feb. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Update (25/02):

The victim has been formally identified as Susan Ioannou. Her family has been informed.

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