Murder investigation launched after woman in 30s stabbed to death in Tower Hamlets

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 30s was stabbed to death in east London.

The victim was found with fatal stab wounds at an address in Stepney in the early hours of Sunday.

A woman, 32, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender after the death at a property in Duckett Street.

Forensics officers have been on the scene trawling for clues and detectives will trawl through CCTV and other footage from around the area.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Ben Dalloway of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command leads the investigation and said: “This is a tragic incident which has resulted in a young woman losing her life. Those involved appear to be known to each other and were present at the address during the course of the evening.

“While this investigation is in its early stages we have made significant progress and arrested two people. At this time we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“Officers will continue to carry out vital work at the location and I would ask residents to remain patient while we do this. I would also ask if anyone saw anything or has information that could assist us then please make contact.”

A crime scene remains in place around the property as police inquiries continue and officers carry out door to door inquiries.

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney from the Central East Command Unit which covers Tower Hamlets said: “My thoughts are with the family of this young woman at this very difficult time.“Following this awful incident, my officers are working closely with our specialist colleagues to understand exactly what has occurred.

“Over the coming days local officers will be in and around Duckett Street to provide any reassurance that the community needs but also as an opportunity for anyone with concerns, or any information about this incident, to speak with us.

”A crime scene remains in place at the address and enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD480/15Sep. Y

To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

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