Woman arrested on suspicion of stabbing murder

A 55-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another woman was found stabbed at a property in north London.

Police were called just before 17:00 GMT on Wednesday to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address on Westerham Avenue in Edmonton.

Medics at the scene said the 62-year-old was found with stab injuries and despite attempts to save her life, she died.

Her family has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled, the Met Police said. Officers believe she and the arrested woman were known to each other.

Det Ch Insp Sarah Lee said: “I would like to reassure local people that we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident."

She added that there was "no indication of any ongoing risk to public safety".

Det Supt Marco Bardetti, who leads local policing in Enfield and Haringey, said he knew people would be concerned by "this shocking loss of life".

He added: "There will be a heightened police presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance."

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