Police launch urgent probe after pensioner found dead in unexplained circumstances
An investigation has been launched after a pensioner was found dead in her central London home under "unexpected and unexplained circumstances."
Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to the address in Golborne Road, Westbourne Park at around 9.45pm on Sunday, June 23.
It comes after concerns were raised for the welfare of 70-year-old Rita Fleming.
Officers forced entry to the property and found Rita unresponsive inside. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rita Fleming was found dead in her property
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Now, detectives have confirmed her death is being treated as unexpected and unexplained and continue to investigate the circumstances.
A post-mortem examination has taken place.
Rita’s next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
Met Police officers are looking for anyone who may have seen her from June 20 to June 23 to get in touch with them.
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Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: "My team continues to work to establish the events that led to Rita’s death.
"This includes trying to build as comprehensive a picture as possible about her movements in the days prior to her being found.
"I would ask anyone who saw or heard from Rita from the 20th to 23rd of June, or anyone who has information they think could be relevant to this investigation, to get in contact with police immediately."
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or contact @MetCC on X, formerly Twitter, and quote 01/505534/24.