A double murder investigation has been launched after two people were found dead with knife injuries at separate addresses in Westminster, London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the deaths are being treated as linked.
A 45-year-old woman was discovered dead at a property in Ashbridge Street on Thursday night. Hours later, in the early hours of Friday, a 59-year-old man was found dead at a nearby property in Jerome Crescent.
The man's relatives have been informed and are receiving specialist support, police said. Crime scenes remain in place at both locations, with additional police resources and patrols deployed in the area.
Detective Chief Superintendent Owain Richards, Westminster Police Commander, acknowledged the shock and concern among local residents. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, leading the homicide inquiry, stated that while the motive remains unclear, the crimes are currently being treated as linked.
