Trewsbury Road

[Mrs.E]

Does anyone know what's happened? - lots of police and a large section taped off as I drove past this morning.

[girl_canuck]

Yeah - I missed my train because I had to walk around the park, which was all taped off. Nothing on the BBC news, but I'll see if my friends (who live 2 doors over) heard anything.

Police tape = murder, non?

[Katebubble]

Absolutely would like to know what happened - I live very near the park. Anyone got any more info?

Agree - tape most probably = murder

[simon]

A policeman said it was an "incident", while a local resident said he had been told it was a burglary.
The police say the park will be closed for the rest of the day.
All the phorensics would suggest something a bit more than a simple burglary.

[bensonby]

Police Tape certainly does not indicate a murder...it merely indicates a crime scene or potential crime scene. It could be anything.

[Katebubble]

oops sorry bensonby

[bensonby]

no problem, its just important not to be alarmed unecessarily


In the words of Corporal Jones: "Don't panic!"

[Katebubble]

Just don't tell them your name Pike....

Have trawled south London news sites, nothing yet.

Will investigate when I get home - IF I can get home!

[charlieandpip]

I heard helicopters flying over at 6:30am this morning - think it might be related as we back onto the park....

[Julsb]

The rec was cordoned off this morning when I walked past just after 8am.

[charlieandpip]

It was a burglary at a house on Trewsbury Road as I had a flyer through door from police when I got home.

[Julsb]

That's an impressive response to a burglary.

[bensonby]

burglary is a very serious crime...

If there is a real chance that the offenders in the area still then its pretty common to get out the helicopter and/or the dogs...

[Katebubble]

I've heard from the downstairs flat that it was a violent burglary at one of the bungalows next to the park.

Very sadly an old lady was killed during it.

[admin]

Thanks for the info Kate and sorry to be pedantic - but this is a serious criminal statement and we should be careful not to jump to published conclusions ahead of a coroner or police report.

Until then I suggest we treat it as a "rumour that an old lady may have died during a break-in" which would certainly explain the police response. I hope you understand. And of course our sympathies to those that may have been friends or family.

Admin

[Katebubble]

Agreed.

Although I must admit that it would be nice to have some sort of official police statement.

[bensonby]

if it's relevant that people should know then it will appear in the press. There are, however, lots of good reasons why things don't get released to the press as I'm sure you understand.

One of the things police aren't hugely good at is informing the casual passer by; that's often because plods on the ground aren't too sure how serious (or not) the case is (or is going to be) so will often say nothing. If it is serious, then you'd probably find out in due course. If it isn't then noone is really going to be bothered to find the time to start sticking flyers in doors &c.

[John_Hugill]

Hello,

I looked into this a while ago and was told it was a burglary. I did however call police again today (after reading these comments). I was told the large police response was because they were looking into the possibility of the case being linked to operation minstead. Google it for more info.

Don't be too alarmed though because, after investigating, police have ruled out the the link.

Hope that helps

John
South London Press

[admin]

This thread now makes sense: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8361718.stm

Admin

[bensonby]

yes. He had been very prolific recently but it hadn't been publicised much.

Thank god they've caught him.