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Man in his 80s arrested on suspicion of murdering elderly woman

Officers were called on Friday morning to Raebun Avenue, Tolworth, in Kingston, where a woman, aged in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ellie Ng
Friday 19 July 2024 20:50 BST
The man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody (PA)
The man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody (PA) (PA Archive)

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A man in his 80s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman, who was known to him, was found dead at an address in south-west London.

Officers were called at around 9.30am on Friday to Raebun Avenue, Tolworth, in Kingston, where a woman, also aged in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said.

The man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

The woman’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

Officers remain at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 2013/19July.

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