A 29-YEAR-OLD woman has been found knifed to death at home with a man “known to her” arrested on suspicion of murder.
Cops and emergency services scrambled to the scene in Greenwich, South London, at 10.20pm on Wednesday after reports of a stabbing at a residential address.
UKNIPA 33-year-old man, who police believe the woman knew, was arrested on suspicion of murder[/caption]
UKNIPCops charged to the scene after a woman died after being stabbed[/caption]
Emergency crews, including London‘s Air Ambulance and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service battled desperately to save her life.
But the 29-year-old woman sadly died at the scene at Trafalgar Road.
A 33-year-old man, who police believe the woman knew, was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene.
He remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries, said cops.
A post-mortem examination has been conducted after the woman’s death, confirmed the force.
The Metropolitan Police said it is waiting to formally identify the woman and an autopsy has been carried out.
Cops said that they were confident the stabbing was an “isolated incident”.
However, locals in the area will likely see an “increased police presence” as the investigation continues, said the Metropolitan Police.
Detective Inspector Mark Franklin, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, who at this unimaginably difficult time, are being supported by specialist officers.
“We know this incident will cause great concern within the community.
“While we are confident this is an isolated incident, residents will see an increased police presence in the area.
“If you are concerned please speak to one of those officers on patrol.”
Cops urged any witnesses to come forward immediately to help the ongoing investigation.
Detectives encouraged anyone with information about the incident to report it via 101, quoting 8218/27AUG.
The Met Police added: “Those who wish to share information anonymously can speak with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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