Manhunt launched after woman, 75, dies in aggravated robbery at home in London

By PATRICK HARRINGTON, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 02:03, 14 August 2026 | Updated: 02:26, 14 August 2026 A manhunt has been launched after a 75-year-old woman died following an armed burglary at a home in London. Police and the ambulance were called to reports of an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park, Finsbury Square, at around 9.20pm on Tuesday. The woman was taken to hospital after being assessed by paramedics, but sadly passed away 24 hours later. An 81-year-old man was also injured and taken to hospital, but was discharged the following day. A crime scene remains in place at the house and along Evershot Road, and a post-mortem is due to look into the woman's cause of death. 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. 'A crime scene remains in place as we gather evidence. 'We thank those who have already come forward to provide witness accounts, and appeal for anyone with information or doorbell footage to come forward.  Evershot Road, where the crime scene remained in place on Thursday night 'We believe a number of residents in the area will have key information that could help inform our investigation. No detail is too small.' 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 asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD7757/12AUG, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.