By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-08-13 23:35:55 | Updated at 2026-08-14 00:35:24
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Police are appealing for information after a 75-year-old pensioner died after a burglary in London.
Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, in north London at 9.20pm on Tuesday.
The woman and an 81-year-old man were first treated by paramedics before being rushed to hospital.
The 75-year-old died in hospital next day at 9.39pm.
A post-mortem is due to take place and her family is now being supported by specialist officers.
The 81-year-old man was discharged from hospital the next day.
A crime scene remains in place and along Evershot Road.
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Massink, who is leading he investigation, said: "We're at an early stage of this investigation and awaiting a post-mortem examination to determine how the woman died, with my team working hard to pursue all lines of enquiry.
PICTURED: Tollington Park along Evershot Road in north London, near where the burglary took place
"A crime scene remains in place as we gather evidence.
"We thank those who have already come forward to provide witness accounts, and appeal for anyone with information or doorbell footage to come forward.
"We believe a number of residents in the area will have key information that could help inform our investigation. No detail is too small."
Met Police said the investigation continues "at pace", with detectives now working to establish the full circumstances.
Met Police are appealing for information and are supporting the 75-year-old's family with specialist officers (file photo)
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Superintendent Mark Hambleton, a policing lead in the area, said: "Our thoughts remain with the woman's family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.
"We recognise the concern this will cause locally and can reassure the community that officers are working tirelessly to determine what happened.
"There will be an increased police presence in place while enquiries continue and we thank the public for their understanding at this time."
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting CAD7757/12AUG, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Last month, Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan revealed that neighborhood crime statistics had fallen between July 2025 and 2026.
The rate of burglaries fell by five per cent - but crime rates in some boroughs increased, as did business robberies.
Figures from the Met also showed theft from the person fell by 23 per cent, equivalent to 23,311 fewer offences, while personal robberies dropped by 11 per cent, and vehicle crime by 9 per cent.
The borough of Haringey has a crime rate of approximately 95 to 104 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the 10 most dangerous boroughs in London.
