Hither Green ‘murder’: Man arrested after woman found stabbed to death in Lewisham home

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A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found stabbed to death in south London.

The 31-year-old sufferer was found struggling knife accidents at 11.15pm on Wednesday in Manor Park, Lewisham. Officers responded with paramedics and compelled entry to the deal with. Despite the efforts of emergency providers to save her, she was pronounced lifeless on the scene a short while later.

A 24-year-old man was arrested at a special deal with in Lewisham the identical night on suspicion of homicide. He was taken into custody at a south London police station.

Police taped off a residential space in Staplehurst Road, shut to Hither Green railway station and a row of retailers. It is commonly utilized by commuters going to and from the station.

A forensics officer was noticed on the scene on Thursday lunchtime, together with quite a few police automobiles. An officer stood outdoors one of many residential properties on the road, throughout the cordon.

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DCI Mike Nolan investigating mentioned: “We know that local people will be shocked by this incident and I would like to reassure the community that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.”

A autopsy examination is about to happen in due course.

Chief Superintendent Louise Sargent main native policing in Lewisham mentioned: “Tragically overnight a young woman has lost her life. We don’t underestimate the impact this has on the local community and those who knew the victim.

“All of our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends as we do everything we can to support our Specialist Crime colleagues as they go about their enquiries.

“Please do speak with officers if you need to or contact your local policing team.”

Anyone with data relating to this incident ought to name police on 101 or publish on X @MetCC quoting 8153/20MAR. To stay 100 per cent nameless name the unbiased charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go to crimestoppers-uk.org.