A murder investigation has been launched following the death of an elderly woman in London.
The body of an 89-year-old woman was found at an address in Waltheof Gardens, Tottenham, at 10.45am on Sunday, police said.
They believe one or more suspects gained entry to the woman's house between Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Officers said they have not ruled out burglary as a motive.
DCI Garry Moncrieff of Specialist Crime said in a statement: "The woman had clearly been assaulted and, as such, a murder investigation has been launched."
Police were called by London Ambulance Service to the woman's address on Sunday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman's next of kin has been informed and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.
Officers said they have made no arrests and are trying to establish a motive.
Mr Moncrieff said: “I want to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in and around Waltheof Gardens and the surrounding area on Saturday night or Sunday morning.
“In addition, somebody locally may be aware of a friend or family member who they saw with blood stains on their clothing, or whose behaviour caused them particular concern on Saturday night or Sunday morning. If so, I need to hear from them.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 3149/04aug.
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