Police leading a murder investigation into the death of woman in Croydon have appealed asked people they might have seen or met her to come forward.
While formal identification is yet to take place, officers have named the woman as 58-year-old Sarah Reynolds. Her family are being supported by specialist officers.
A man, who is believed to have been known to her appeared in court this week charged with her murder.
Earlston Bennet, 57, of Towpath Way, Croydon was charged on Monday, 14 April.
An investigation into was launched after officers were called to an address on Towpath Way, in the early hours of Saturday, 12 April at 4.55am.
Police arrived shortly after, but despite the best efforts of attending emergency services, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The Met said: “It is believed Bennet was known to Sarah and detectives are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.”
But added: “Detectives continue their work to build a picture of Sarah’s life in the weeks leading up to her death.
They are keen to speak with anyone who interacted with, or saw Sarah in recent weeks.”
You can contact police using the dedicated online portal https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS25X57-PO1. You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
