Enfield 'murder': Man arrested after woman dies on street in north London

Woman in 20s dies after being found injured in Turkey Street

General view of Turkey Street, in Enfield. (Google)

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 20s died in a north London street.

Police were called after the woman was found injured near Brookbank in Turkey Street, Enfield, shortly before 6pm on Sunday.

The woman sadly died at the scene a short while later.

A man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and taken to a north London police station, a police spokesperson said.

The woman’s next of kin have been informed.

A post-mortem examination and formal identification are yet to take place.

A police cordon remains in place and officers will be in the area while initial investigations are carried out.

Residents are encouraged to speak with officers if they have any information which could help inquiries, or if they have any concerns.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting CAD reference 5516/7April, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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