Woman killed in Hayes double stabbing
Police arrest suspect after incident on Uxbridge Road
Police have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a double stabbing in Hayes, West London.
A 24-year-old woman died and a man in his 20s was injured following the incident at a property on Uxbridge Road on Sunday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.
The 44-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be caused by jumping from a window.
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo said: “This is a shocking incident which has tragically resulted in one woman losing her life and another man in hospital with injuries.
“Our thoughts at this time are with both victims and their loved ones, who are being supported by specialist officers.
“Our enquiries are in the early stages but we do not believe there to be any wider threat to the public.”