A woman is hacked to death with machete in garden at North London.

     Woman found dead in back garden in Nightingale Road, Edmonton
    Press Association reports she had been beheaded with machete but police spokesman yet to confirm
    Police were initially called to reports of a man attacking a dog or cat
    Taser used and armed police officer believed to have suffered suspected broken wrist
    Police say one man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and is being treated in hospital
    No indication of any terrorism motive

Police have now confirmed that Palmira Silva was the victim of the killing in north London today.

The 82-year-old, who is believed to be of Italian descent, was found dead outside a house in Edmonton.

Scotland Yard said that while formal identification has yet to take place, its officers were satisfied that she was the victim discovered in Nightingale Road.

A 25-year-old man was Tasered and arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene by armed officers, some of whom were injured in a struggle.

He is currently under guard in hospital.
8:08 pm

Sky News are reporting that the suspect is thought to have tried to attack two other people before the death of 82-year-old Palmira Silva.

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A number of eye witnesses reported a man 'went on a rampage' in back gardens in Nightingale Road, Edmonton.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and inquiries are continuing.

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