Woman, 61, found dead at house as cops launch murder investigation in South East London

A MURDER probe has been launched after a 61-year-old woman was found dead at a house in South East London. Cops were scrambled to Beckenham at around 11.10pm last night and found the woman, named as Diane Dyer, suffering from head injuries. She was declared dead at the scene with a murder investigation launched. Scotland […]

A MURDER probe has been launched after a 61-year-old woman was found dead at a house in South East London.

Cops were scrambled to Beckenham at around 11.10pm last night and found the woman, named as Diane Dyer, suffering from head injuries.

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She was declared dead at the scene with a murder investigation launched.

Scotland Yard said no arrests have been made and a post-mortem is due to take place.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cranwell, who is leading the investigation for The Met, said: “This is a tragic incident and we are supporting Diane’s family at this difficult time.

“I would like to reassure the community that this is thought to be an isolated incident and we believe Diane knew her attacker.

“My officers are working around the clock to apprehend the person responsible, however we also need the public’s help.

“Did you see or hear anything suspicious on the evening of Thursday, 18 July in the Oakwood Avenue area?

“If so, we need to hear from you. Please contact the incident room as soon as possible or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”

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