A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old woman in Hayes, west London, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
Incident Details
Officers discovered the woman with stab wounds after being called to a property on Uxbridge Road at approximately 7:55 am on Sunday morning. Despite the efforts of the London Ambulance Service, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 20s was also found outside the property with stab injuries. Police are awaiting an update on his condition.
Arrest and Suspect
A 44-year-old man matching the suspect's description was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He was taken to hospital with injuries believed to have been sustained from jumping from a window.
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo stated: "This is a shocking incident which has tragically resulted in one woman losing her life and another man in hospital with injuries. Our thoughts at this time are with both victims and their loved ones, who are being supported by specialist officers."
Police Investigation
DCI Bhangoo added: "Our enquiries are in the early stages but we do not believe there to be any wider threat to the public. However, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anything or who has any information that could assist our investigation."
He noted that the incident has caused significant concern in the community, and residents can expect an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 2501/12JUL. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
