A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found unresponsive at a house in Bexleyheath.

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to a property in Barton Close at 3.10pm on June 5, 2021.

An 89-year-old woman was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin are aware and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Kevin Pearce, of Barton Close, was charged with murder as he appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on March 2.

The 58-year-old was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, March 30.

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A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Kevin Pearce, 58 (04.03.64) of Barton Close, DA6 was charged on Thursday, 2 March with murder.

“He appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 2 March and was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 30 March.

“This charge comes after police were called at 15:10hrs on Saturday, 5 June 2021 to a report of a non-responsive woman at a residential property in Barton Close, Bexleyheath.

“Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service. An 89-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The woman's next of kin are aware and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.”