Man bailed after woman dies in Lewisham house on Conington Road
Metropolitan Police continue investigation into the death of a 28-year-old woman at a residential address
Incident → evidence → outcomeA woman died at a house on Conington Road in Lewisham in the early hours of 5 August 2026. Metropolitan Police officers were called to the address at 6:12 am after reports of an unresponsive woman.
The woman, aged 28, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released her name while family are informed. A post-mortem examination was scheduled for 6 August 2026 to establish the cause of death.
Man arrested and bailed
A 25-year-old man was arrested later that morning in connection with the incident. He was released on bail while police continue their investigation. No charges have been brought at this stage.
Detective Inspector Steven Andrews, who is leading the inquiry, said: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of this woman who has very sadly lost her life." He asked for the public’s patience while the investigation continues.
What happens next
The post-mortem examination will determine the cause of death. Police have not set a date for when the 25-year-old man must report back to them. The investigation remains active and further updates will be issued by the Metropolitan Police.
Questions this report answers
01Who is leading the police investigation?
Detective Inspector Steven Andrews of the Metropolitan Police is leading the investigation into the death of the 28-year-old woman on Conington Road. He has asked for public patience while inquiries continue.
02Has anyone been charged with a crime?
No charges have been brought. A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident but released on bail while police continue their investigation into the woman’s death.
03When will the post-mortem results be known?
A post-mortem examination was scheduled for 6 August 2026. The Metropolitan Police have not said when the results will be released or if they will be made public.
04What happens next for the man who was bailed?
The 25-year-old man released on bail must report back to police at a later date. No date has been set. The investigation remains active and further updates will be issued by the Metropolitan Police.
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