Man, 46, arrested after 80-year-old dies after burglary in London

24 Aug 2026 • 9:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man, 46, arrested after 80-year-old dies after burglary in London

  • Police have arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of murder and aggravated burglary following the death of a 75-year-old woman in north London.
  • Rose Smith passed away in hospital 24 hours after an aggravated burglary at a property in Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, on 11 August.
  • An 81-year-old man was also taken to hospital for assessment following the incident and was discharged the next day.
  • Ms Smith's family paid tribute to the great-grandmother, describing her as a truly wonderful, outgoing woman who was the life and soul of every party.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Ben Massink has urged anyone with information or doorbell footage to contact the police.

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