Family and friends of woman who died after a stabbing in Newham that left another woman seriously injured are “devastated and want answers”.
Police and paramedics were called shortly after 3.30am on Sunday to a residential address in Windmill Lane, where they found two women with stab wounds.
One of the women, aged in her 50s, tragically died at the scene while the second, aged in her 30s, was taken to hospital in a “non-life threatening” condition.
Detectives investigating the incident renewed their appeal for information on Monday night, adding that they are urgently trying to trace a man who is thought to have been known to both women.
Detective Inspector Aytac Necati, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “The family and friends of the victim and the injured woman are devastated and quite understandably want answers.
“My team and I have been working around the clock to get them these answers by piecing together what happened in the early hours of Sunday and to bring the person responsible to justice.
“There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes, including urgent enquiries to trace a man who is believed to have been known to both women.
“However, I would encourage anyone who has any information about the incident to get in touch as soon as possible. Even what you consider to be the most insignificant detail could be crucial to our investigation.”
Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, who is responsible for policing in Newham, added: “My thoughts very much remain with the injured woman and the family and friends of the woman who tragically died in this needless act of violence. I cannot imagine what they are going through.
“I understand that the community are shocked and concerned by this horrific incident, I share their concerns. However, I can assure you that my dedicated colleagues from the Specialist Crime Command are working at pace to gather evidence and arrest a named suspect. Please, do all you can to support them by sharing any information that you have.
“There will continue to be an increased police presence as my officers patrol the area around Windmill Lane. I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers. They are there to protect and support you.”
The deceased woman’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Formal identification and a post mortem examination are due to take place.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call the incident room directly on 0208 345 3775 or to call police on 101 with the reference 1224/23OCT.
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