A man has been charged with murder after a 74-year-old woman was found dead in Newham.
Our sister site London Now reported that the woman was found in a residential property in St George's Square, E7 on Tuesday (February 17) at 12.36pm.
Officers attended but, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man, believed to be known to the woman, was arrested at the scene and yesterday (February 18) charged with murder.
A Murder investigation launched in Newham by @metpoliceuk following the death of a 74-year-old woman yesterday. A 44 year old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
🎥@CrimeLdn @CrimeLdn @ScarcityStudios @999London @uknip247 @obbsie @dwaynamics @totalcrime pic.twitter.com/iv7UMfwBjb— Crime Scene Images London (@csi_london) February 18, 2026
Officers have identified the man as Richard Clayton, 44, of St George’s Square, E7,
He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court today (February 19), where he was remanded into custody ahead of his second court appearance.
Clayton will appear at the Old Bailey on February 23.
The woman’s next‑of‑kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Share