A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead at a house in Croydon.
The 58-year-old woman, who has not been named, is a well-known mum from the local area, Metro understands.
She was found dead at a house on Towpath Way in south London around 5am on Saturday.
A local shopkeeper told Metro: ‘We’re fairly upset, she was part of the community. Since 1995 she’s been part of the estate I think.
‘I don’t know what happened. I opened up store and there were police outside.’
A 57-year-old man, believed to have been known to the woman, has been arrested.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: ‘An investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old woman at a residential property in Croydon.
‘The London Ambulance Service called police to an address in Towpath Way at 4.55am on Saturday, April 12, after a woman was reported to be unresponsive.
‘Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
‘A 57-year-old man has been arrested in connection to her death and remains in police custody. It is believed the two parties are known to each other.
‘Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The investigation continues.’
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