A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of two women after their deaths in London five months apart.
The 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Carmenza Trujillo, 53, in March, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in August, the Metropolitan Police said.
Ms Trujillo was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to a reports of an unresponsive woman in a building on the Aylesbury Estate, Walworth on March 17.
A police investigation was launched following a post-mortem examination which was unable to determine a cause of death.
The force said the man was arrested on suspicion of murder on April 1, and released under investigation.
Ms Wilkins was found unresponsive in High Road, Tottenham on August 24 and pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination was also unable to determine her cause of death and a police investigation launched.
The 40-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, 4 September by the Met’s Specialist Crime team on suspicion of murdering Ms Wilkins and he was and re-arrested on suspicion of murdering Ms Trujillo. He remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, leading the investigation, said: “My sympathy goes to the family and friends of both victims, who have been updated on this development and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“No woman should feel unsafe in our city, and we know this news will cause concern across communities. Our investigation is continuing at pace and remains a priority.
“I urge anyone who has information relating to either incident to contact us as soon as possible”
Police can be contacted on 101, quoting 1721/24AUG. If you wish to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.”
