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A 66-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of 69-year-old Jennifer Abbott, who was found with fatal stab injuries at her home in Mornington Place, Camden.
The arrest was made on Wednesday, 18 June and the suspect remains in police custody, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
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She was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination conducted on Sunday, 15 June confirmed the cause of death as sharp force trauma.
Police Statement
Detective Inspector Barry Hart of Homicide Command, Specialist Crime North, said:
“Our deepest sympathies are with the victim’s loved ones who are being supported by specialist officers at this time.
We thank the local community for their patience as we continue to investigate this shocking crime. This arrest marks a significant step forward.
Locals can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while we conduct our enquiries.”
Witness Appeal
Police are urging anyone with information or who may have seen anything suspicious around Mornington Place between 10 and 13 June to come forward.
- Call 101 quoting reference 6470/13JUN
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org
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