In a sombre development, a woman in her eighties was found dead at a residence on Main Street, Orpington, earlier today, December 11. The discovery, which has left the local community in shock, was made around 11:20 am by emergency services.
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service were promptly called to the scene following the report of the incident. Upon arrival, they found the elderly woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, deceased. The circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear, and the cause remains unknown at this time.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated, “Officers were contacted by the London Ambulance Service at around 11:20 hrs on Monday, 11 December, after a woman in her eighties was found dead in a property on Main Street, Orpington. The cause of death is currently unknown, and enquiries are ongoing.”
The London Ambulance Service also confirmed their response, stating, “We were called today (11 December) at 11:00 am to reports of a person falling unwell at an address on Main Road, Orpington.”
The police are currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the woman’s death. At this stage, there is no indication of foul play, but all possibilities are being explored.
