A woman has died of her injuries in hospital after being on fire a week ago.
On October 28, police, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to Leamington Avenue at 8.50am to reports of a woman on fire.
The woman in her 50s was taken to hospital, and has since died.
Police say the fire is not thought to be suspicious at this time.
Last week we informed you about a fire at Leamington avenue which resulted in a woman being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sadly, the woman has since died in hospital.
— Merton Police (@MPSMerton) November 4, 2021
At this time, the fire is not thought to be suspicious.
Our thoughts are with her family. https://t.co/6u6T1oZX2B
Merton Police said: "Last week we informed you about a fire at Leamington avenue which resulted in a woman being taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
"Sadly, the woman has since died in hospital.
"At this time, the fire is not thought to be suspicious.
"Our thoughts are with her family."
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