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Police are appealing for information after a 75-year-old pensioner died following a burglary in London.
Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an aggravated burglary on Tollington Park in north London at 9.20pm on Tuesday.
The woman and an 81-year-old man were first treated by paramedics before being rushed to hospital.
A post-mortem is due to take place and her family is now being supported by specialist officers, police said late last night.
The 81-year-old man was discharged from hospital the next day.
A crime scene remains in place in the area and along the neighbouring Evershot Road.
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Massink, who is leading the investigation, said: "We're at an early stage of this investigation and awaiting a post-mortem examination to determine how the woman died, with my team working hard to pursue all lines of enquiry.
"We thank those who have already come forward to provide witness accounts, and appeal for anyone with information or doorbell footage to come forward.
"We believe a number of residents in the area will have key information that could help inform our investigation. No detail is too small."
The Met said the investigation continues "at pace", with detectives now working to establish the full circumstances behind the pensioner's death.
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Superintendent Mark Hambleton, a policing lead in the area, said: "Our thoughts remain with the woman's family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.
"We recognise the concern this will cause locally and can reassure the community that officers are working tirelessly to determine what happened.
"There will be an increased police presence in place while enquiries continue and we thank the public for their understanding at this time."
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting CAD7757/12AUG, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Last month, the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan hailed how neighbourhood crime statistics had fallen between July 2025 and 2026.
The rate of burglaries fell by five per cent - but crime rates in some boroughs increased, as did business robberies.
Figures from the Met also showed theft from the person fell by 23 per cent, equivalent to 23,311 fewer offences, while personal robberies dropped by 11 per cent, and vehicle crime by nine per cent.
The overall crime rate in Islington is roughly 91 to 125 crimes per 1,000 residents - ranking it among the top 10 most dangerous boroughs in London.
