A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body at a residential address in South London. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene on Sunday afternoon.
Police Respond to Rodney Road Incident
Officers from the Metropolitan Police were alerted at 2.23pm on Sunday, 14 December. The call concerned the suspected death of a woman at a property on Rodney Road in the Walworth area.
Upon arrival, police confirmed the death of a woman believed to be in her 50s. A man, also aged in his 50s, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
Ongoing Investigation and Post-Mortem
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death is in its early stages. A key next step will be a post-mortem examination, which will be conducted to establish the precise cause of death.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police provided the official details of the incident, confirming the timeline and the ages of those involved. The force has appealed for information from the public.
Appeal for Information
Detectives are urging anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward. Individuals should call the Met Police on 101, quoting the reference number CAD 3797/14Dec.
The local community in Walworth is awaiting further updates as the police investigation unfolds.
