A meeting has been held with people from Edmonton following the brutal death of Palmira Silva earlier this month.

Enfield Borough Council and the borough's police teamed up to host the meeting in an attempt to allay the fears of people living in the area.

The 82-year-old was beheaded in a horrific attack in her garden, in Nightingale Road, in Edmonton on Thursday, September 4.

Nicholas Salvador, 25, was subsequently arrested and has been charged with murder.

Around 50 people attended the meeting at Eldon Junior School, in Eldon Road, Edmonton on Thursday, September 11.

Enfield Council’s cabinet member for environment and community safety, Councillor Chris Bond, said: “The meeting was to discuss and understand any concerns residents may have so they can be dealt with. We want to help people feel safer as well as be safer.

“The incident in Nightingale Road was not connected to terrorism, extremism or gang crime. It was an extremely rare tragic event. While it is understandable that people are concerned by that event it is important to remember that crime in the borough is dropping over the longer term and the council and police are working really hard to keep people safe.

“We have offered individual support and reassurance to those who were immediately affected by the events in Nightingale Road and will continue to do this as necessary."

Chief Inspector Ian Kibblewhite of Enfield Police said: "This meeting was an opportunity for local residents who were more closely affected to speak directly to police and partners.

"I hope this has helped to resolve their concerns and allow residents to work towards a return to normality."