A WOMAN was found stabbed to death in a house as cops arrest another woman who knew her on suspicion of murder.
Cops were called at 4.53pm yesterday to reports of a 62-year-old woman with stab wounds at a property on Westerham Avenue, in Enfield, North London.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police have since arrested a 55-year-old woman on suspicion of murder.
She remains in police custody while investigations are ongoing.
It is understood the victim and suspect were known to each other.
The force confirmed there is no indication of any ongoing risk to the wider community.
A post-mortem examination is to be scheduled.
The victim’s family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
A murder investigation has been launched by Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.
DCI Sarah Lee 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.”
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 or post on X @MetCC quoting 5420/30OCT24.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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