Appeal for information following death of woman in Kensington

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was found dead at her home in west London.

An investigation was launched after police were called to the address in Golborne Road, W10 at around 09:45hrs on Sunday, 23 June after concerns had been raised for the welfare of 70-year-old Rita Fleming.

Officers forced entry to the property and found Rita unresponsive inside - she was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this stage, Rita's death is being treated as unexpected and unexplained and detectives 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.

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 20^th to 23^rd 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 'X' @MetCC and quote 01/505534/24.