62-year-old Efthyia Constantinou was stabbed to death at a property in Westerham Avenue last Wednesday afternoon

Westerham Avenue and (inset) victim Efthyia Constantinou

A woman has appeared in court charged with murder after a 62-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a home in Edmonton last week.

Zaneta Peto, aged 55 and of Charles Street, Enfield, who is also known as Maria Peto, appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 2nd November, charged with murder.

An investigation was launched following a dropped call to police made from an address in Westerham Avenue just after 5pm on Wednesday, 30th October.

Officers attended the location and found 62-year-old Efthyia Constantinou suffering stab injuries. Despite their efforts, Efthyia was pronounced dead at the scene.

Zaneta Peto was arrested in the early hours of Friday, 1st November.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee said: “Our sincerest condolences are offered to Efthyia’s family, friends and the wider community who are so deeply saddened by her death.

“The investigation is at an early stage, but I can confirm that Zaneta was known to the victim and that we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.

“Efthyia’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.”

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