Grandmother beaten to death in her home

NEIGHBOURS have spoken of their shock after a 70-year-old grandmother was bludgeoned to death in her home.

Pamela Wicks was found in her garage by husband Alex, 71, who had taken their dog for a 25-minute walk. A post mortem showed she had been battered over her head with a blunt instrument.

Officers were called to Telford Way in Hayes, Middlesex, at 6.20pm on Friday night.

Simon Pearman, 46, who lives a few doors away, said: "I am shocked this has happened here.

There is very little crime around."

Another neighbour said: "I cannot believe this has happened. She was a lovely lady."

Police believe Mrs Wicks either knew her attacker or was tricked into letting someone inside the house.

Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8247 7821 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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