The London Daily News

Crime Desk

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a woman in Finchley.

Police were called to an address in Rosemary Avenue N3 shortly before 11.25hs today, 20 June, following reports of a female assaulted.

On arrival officers found a woman, aged 60, suffering multiple stab wounds. LAS and HEMS also attended and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene at 12.25hrs.

A man, aged 65, was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.

An incident room has opened under DCI Steven Lawrence of the Metropolitan Police Service, Homicide and Serious Crime Command.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the incident room on 0207 321 9290 or if you wish to remain anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.