A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at her home in Hayes, west London, on New Year's Eve.
Police and paramedics were called to an address in Willenhall Drive at 10.13am on Saturday, where they discovered a 39-year-old woman with serious injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police said formal identification has yet to take place, but officers are confident the victim is Stephanie Hansen, who lived at the address. The arrested man remains in custody, and it is believed he and Hansen knew each other.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John of the specialist crime command said: 'My thoughts are with Stephanie’s family. They have suffered an unimaginable loss and we will give them every support.' He added that there is no ongoing risk to the public and that no further suspects are being sought.
Police are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from Willenhall Drive between the morning of 30 December and the morning of 31 December to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
