A 74-year-old woman died after being taken to the Canberra Hospital earlier this week. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
An investigation has begun into the death of a 74-year-old woman who police say had been residing in “extremely poor” living conditions.
Paramedics took the woman to the Canberra Hospital on Tuesday (1 July) after a family member sought assistance for her.
“She was experiencing multiple medical and physical conditions,” an ACT Policing spokesperson said.
The woman died the following day (2 July).
The police spokesperson said an investigation had started to examine the circumstances of her death, with a search warrant executed at the woman’s home in Gordon revealing “extremely poor living conditions”.
If you have information about this matter, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website (quote 8092407).
