Woman found dead in Lewisham, investigation ongoing
Metropolitan Police confirm no further arrests or charges have been made as of September 29, 2026.
Incident → evidence → outcomeThe Metropolitan Police have confirmed that no further arrests or charges have been made in connection with the death of Zhane House, who was discovered on Conington Road in Lewisham on August 5. The investigation into the incident remains active.
Initial Response and Investigation
Officers were called to reports of an unresponsive woman on Conington Road. The 28-year-old, identified as Zhane House, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police initially stated that her death was being treated as unexpected. A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the circumstances surrounding the death. He was later released on bail.
As of September 29, 2026, the police have provided an update stating there have been no further arrests or charges. A criminal investigation into the death is continuing. The circumstances of Ms. House's death have not been specified by the force.
Questions this report answers
01When was Zhane House found dead?
Zhane House was found on Conington Road in Lewisham on August 5. The Metropolitan Police were called to reports of an unresponsive woman and she was declared dead at the scene.
02Has anyone been charged in connection with the death?
As of September 29, 2026, no charges have been made. A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail, but no further arrests or charges have been announced by the Metropolitan Police.
03What is the current status of the investigation?
A criminal investigation into the death of Zhane House is ongoing. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that no further arrests or charges have been made at this stage, and the circumstances of the death have not been specified.
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