On December 26, around 2 p.m., police were called to Oxleas Woods. Officers believe they...

Published: 3:38 pm December 27, 2022
Updated: 8:39 am October 8, 2025
People Out Walking On Boxing Day Discovered The Body Of A Woman In Eltham

On December 26, around 2 p.m., police were called to Oxleas Woods. Officers believe they have identified the deceased and have notified her next of kin. The death is being treated as unexpected, but preliminary investigations indicate that it is not suspicious. In due course, a post-mortem examination will be performed. On Monday, 26 December, police were called to Oxleas Wood SE9 at 2pm after the body of a woman was discovered by people out walking,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said. “Though formal identification awaits, police believe they know who the deceased is and have informed next of kin. “The death is being treated as unexpected, though preliminary investigations indicate it is not suspicious. “In due course, a post-mortem examination will be performed.”

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