Pensioner found dead at Kensington home in unexplained circumstances

A pensioner has been found dead at her home in an affluent part of West London.

Police began an investigation after being called to the address in Golborne Road, Kensington on June 23 over concerns for the welfare of 70-year-old Rita Fleming.

Officers forced entry into the property and found the body of Ms Fleming inside.

Her death is being treated as unexpected and unexplained but detectives are appealing for information.

The pensioner’s next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Det Chief Insp Alison Foxwell, of the Met Police’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 June 20-23, or anyone who has information they think could be relevant to this investigation, to get in contact with police immediately.”