Police Launch Investigation After Woman Found Deceased
Police in South London are treating the death of a woman as 'unexpected' after she was found deceased at a residential address in Croydon. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene on Lismore Road following serious concerns for her welfare.
Officers attended alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service late on Monday night. Despite the emergency response, the woman, who was in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Late-Night Welfare Call Leads to Tragic Discovery
The police operation began at 11.38pm on Monday, 29 December. A spokesperson for the Met confirmed that the force responded swiftly to reports regarding the woman's welfare. The exact nature of the initial concerns has not been disclosed, but the response involved both police and ambulance crews.
Upon arrival, they discovered the woman deceased. A formal identification process is underway, and her next of kin have been informed. They are now receiving support from specially trained family liaison officers.
Post-Mortem and Ongoing Enquiries
The death remains under active investigation by police, who have stated that no arrests have been made at this early stage. A key part of the investigation will be a post-mortem examination, which is scheduled to be carried out in due course. This will help establish the cause of her sudden death.
Detectives are continuing their enquiries at pace. They have appealed to the public for any information that could assist their investigation. Anyone with details is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the reference number CAD 7350/29DEC.
The sudden incident has cast a shadow over the Lismore Road area, with the police presence marking a tragic close to the year. The investigation into the full circumstances surrounding her unexpected death continues.
