A murder investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found in Enfield.

The Metropolitan Police force were called to reports that a woman was found with injuries at a residential property in Church Street around 8.30pm on Monday, February 21.

A 58-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are working to identify her next of kin.

A post-mortem examination to establish how she died will take place in the coming days.

Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command are investigating and a crime scene remains in place.

Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, responsible for local policing in Enfield and Haringey, said: "I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life. My thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family and friends.

"Extra officers will remain in the area over the coming days and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to them or to contact us by calling 101."

There have been no arrests. 

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 6735/21Feb.