Jennifer Abbott, 69, was discovered stabbed to death in her Camden flat last week

Police have launched a manhunt after a pensioner was murdered in her home and a diamond encrusted Rolex watch was missing from the property.

An award-winning film director was found dead in her home wrapped in a blanket with tape over her mouth - after being targeted for her diamond Rolex.

Police say Jennifer Abbott, 69, may have been stabbed for her diamond-encrusted watch at her house in Camden as they appeal for witnesses

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was found dead in her Camden flat with tape on her mouth

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was stabbed to death in her council flat in Camden on Friday just days after she was last seen by neighbours walking her pet Corgi.

Jennifer Abbott was last seen three days before her body was discovered with tape over her mouth

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was found dead at her north London home by her concerned niece on 13 June

Police arrested the 66-year-old on Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of Jennifer Abbott. She has been remanded in custody. The director was stabbed to death in her council…

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was discovered stabbed to death in her Camden flat last week

Jennifer Abbott, 69, found dead with tape over her mouth in Camden flat and police say missing Rolex could be linked to stabbing

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was stabbed to death in her council flat in Camden on Friday just days after she was last seen by neighbours walking her pet corgi Prince.

Jennifer Abbott, aged 69, was pronounced dead at her home in Camden on Friday evening

Film director Jennifer Abbott was found dead in Camden flat earlier this month, with diamond-encrusted watch missing

Nancy Pexton, 69, of Westminster has been charged with the murder of award-winning film director, Jennifer Abbot, 69, who was found dead last Friday in her Camden flat.

The sister of a film director found dead in her Camden flat this morning appeared in court charged with her murder.