Woman, 36, found dead with head injuries after man ‘tried to force entry into flat’

A 38-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was found dead in a flat in south London.

Police launched a murder investigation after the 36-year-old was discovered by officers last night.

Police were called to a residential property in Coulter Road at 10.13pm after reports that a man was trying to force entry into one of the flats.

Officers arrived and having gained entry to the property found a woman who had died after suffering what is believed to be a head injury.

The man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, police said.

A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Next of kin has yet to be informed. We await formal identification.

‘A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

‘Officers are appealing for anyone with information or any witnesses to call 101 and quote CAD 6487/9Feb. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’

Detective Chief Inspector, Ollie Stride who is leading the investigation, said: ‘We are saddened to hear about the loss of this young woman and are working to ensure that her family are informed and supported by specialist officers as soon as possible.

‘I understand the impact this incident will have had on neighbours and the community and we are doing everything we can to investigate the circumstances.

‘Although we have made an arrest, we still need to have an understanding of what took place last night in Coulter Road. Did you see or hear anything unusual on Sunday, 9 February? If you did, then please speak with us by contacting 101, and quoting CAD 6487/9Feb. You can otherwise contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’

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