Murder investigation after woman in her 50s is found stabbed to death in east London home – next to second woman with knife wounds
- Officers rushed to an address in Newham on Sunday, October 23 at 3:35 a.m.
- The victim’s family has been notified and an autopsy has been arranged
- The second woman has been taken to hospital, but her injuries are not life-threatening
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 50s was stabbed to death in her eastern home London – next to a second woman with knife wounds.
Officers rushed to an address in Windmill Lane, Newham on Sunday, October 23 at 3:35 a.m.
The victim’s family has been notified and an autopsy has been arranged meet police confirmed.
The second woman, in her thirties, was taken to hospital, but the injuries are not life-threatening.
Officers rushed to an address in Windmill Lane (pictured), Newham at 3:35 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23.
The victim’s family has been notified and an autopsy has been arranged, the Met Police confirmed (Pictured: A forensics team at the scene)
The second woman, in her thirties, was taken to hospital but the injuries are not life-threatening (Picture: two police officers behind the cordon in Newham)
Police are looking for a man they believe knew both victims.
Chief Inspector Lisa Parker of the Met’s North East BCU: “My thoughts and condolences go out to these women and their friends and family.
“I know that people in Newham and especially those in the Stratford area will be shocked and concerned by this tragic incident. I share their concern and can assure them that specialized detectives are working hard to identify and arrest those responsible.
“Local officers will be patrolling the area and I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to those officers. They are there to protect and support you.’
Anyone with information to assist with the investigation or witnesses is requested to call 101, reference 1224/23 Oct. Contact Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.