Man and woman are charged with the murder of 71-year-old pensioner found dead at home in north London
- Susan Hawkey, 71, was found dead at home in Neasden, Brent, on Monday
- A man and woman were charged with murder and are due in court tomorrow
- DCI Neil Rawlinson said Ms Hawkey appeared to have been specifically targeted
A man and a woman have been charged with the murder of a ‘vulnerable’ 71-year-old pensioner in north London.
Susan Hawkey was found dead at home in Neasden, Brent, earlier this week and Chelsea Grant, 27, and Xyaire Howard, 22, were arrested and also charged with fraud.
Both are due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Police were called at 11.27am on Monday, September 26, after concerns were raised about the welfare of a woman at a house in Aylesbury Street.
Susan Hawkey (pictured) was found dead in Brent earlier this week and Chelsea Grant, 27, and Xyaire Howard, 22, both of Press Road, were arrested and also charged with fraud
Chelsea Grant, 27, and Xyaire Howard, 22, are both due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court tomorrow
Officers attended and the body of Susan Hawkey was found at the scene.
Two people were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder, theft of a bank card and fraud.
The man and woman charged with her murder appear to have lived just one road away.
Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
At the time, Detective Chief Inspector Neil Rawlinson, the lead investigator, said: ‘The circumstances of this murder are particularly tragic.
Police were called at 11.27am on Monday, September 26, after concerns were raised about the welfare of a woman at a house in Aylesbury Street (pictured)
‘An elderly, vulnerable female appears to have been specifically targeted.
‘I am appealing to members of the public who may have known or recognise Susan, to come forward with any information that may assist in building a picture of her life.
‘I also appeal to anyone with information who may be able to help in bringing the offenders of this horrific crime to justice to come forward.’
Superintendent Neil Holyoak, North West Command Unit, added: ‘We are doing everything we can to support our colleagues in Specialist Crime as they investigate this terrible incident.
Officers attended and the body of Susan Hawkey was found at the scene and two people were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder, theft of a bank card and fraud
‘I know it will cause concern in the community; we share that concern and urge anyone who has information that could assist investigators to contact police immediately.
‘The support and assistance of our communities could prove invaluable in bringing Susan’s family justice.’
The Met Police said the investigation is being led by homicide detectives from Specialist Crime.
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