Two men and a woman remain in police custody following the death of a woman at a house on Furze Road, Thornton Heath, yesterday morning.

Paramedics called police to the house just after 9am on Wednesday May 27 “following concerns for the welfare of a woman”, according to Scotland Yard.

Despite the efforts of the ambulance crew the woman, who was aged 53, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The cause of death is yet to be confirmed,” a statement from the Met Police said today.

“A post-mortem examination and formal identification will take place in due course.”

“Officers arrested three people at the scene on suspicion of murder,” the police said. The suspects are aged between 44 and 69.

Detective Sergeant Suzanne Harris, who is leading the investigation, said: “While we recognise the concern an incident like this will cause, I’d like to reassure locals that we believe this to be an isolated incident.

“Residents can expect to see an increase in police presence over the coming days and must not hesitate to speak to police on the ground if they have any questions or concerns.

“In the meantime, my team are working at pace to piece together the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and are asking anyone with information to get in touch as a matter of urgency.”

Information can be shared with the Met via 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 2293/27MAY.

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