A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in Woolwich, south-east London.
Incident Details
Police were called to St Domingo House on Leda Road at approximately 12:03 pm on Tuesday, November 19, after concerns were raised about the welfare of an individual.
Officers attended the scene and discovered the body of a female inside the flat. Her identity has not yet been released, and authorities are working to inform her next of kin.
Arrest and Investigation
A 49-year-old man was arrested at the scene as part of the investigation. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue. No charges have been filed at this time.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, with officers working to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:
“Police were called to reports of concern over a person’s safety at an address in Woolwich, south-east London, at around 12:03hrs on Tuesday, 19 November. Officers attended the scene at St Domingo House, Leda Road, SE18, where they found the body of a female. A 49-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation and released on bail. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Appeal for Information
The Metropolitan Police has urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact them. Members of the public can call 101 or provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
