Man charged with murder following death of woman in south east London

47-year-old Barbara McCann was found dead in Lewisham.

47-year-old Barbara McCann
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 10 hours ago
Last updated 10 hours ago

A woman found dead at an address in Lewisham has been named as 47-year-old Barbara McCann.

Officers responded to concerns for the welfare of a woman inside a property on Catford Hill at 11:35hrs on Tuesday, 9 June.

Barbara was pronounced dead at the scene and we're told her family are being supported by specialist officers.

Arrest and charge

In the days following Barbara's death, enquiries led police to Hillingdon, west London, where officers arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

32 year old Derek Bradshaw of Hanover Circle in Hayes was charged on Monday, 15 June and will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 16 June.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Franklin, leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Barbara’s family at this unimaginably difficult time. If you have any information about Barbara’s death, no matter how small, please assist our investigation by contacting us as a matter of urgency.”

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