Woman Found Dead in Ilford Home – Man Arrested
Just after 4am on Tuesday, January 27, police swooped on an Ilford address and discovered a grim scene. A 58-year-old woman was found dead at a property on Applegarth Drive.
57-Year-Old Man Held on Suspicion of Murder
Officers immediately arrested a 57-year-old man nearby. He remains in custody as cops launch a murder investigation.
Police Work to Notify Victim’s Family
Detectives believe they have identified the woman but are still informing her next of kin. Detective Inspector Nikki Hardy from Specialist Crime North said:
“Our thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time. We acknowledge the distress this news is likely to cause in the local community and are working hard to establish exactly what happened. We can confirm a suspect is in custody and that we are not seeking anyone else at this early stage of the investigation.”
Investigation Continues – Police Urge Public to Come Forward
Officers are piecing together the tragic events. Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting crime reference 761/27JAN.
