A woman has died after being stabbed in west London, while another remains in hospital and a man has been arrested.
The Metropolitan Police and paramedics were called to Askew Road in Shepherd’s Bush at about 08:20 BST where they found three people with injuries.
A 52-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A 32-year-old woman, who also suffered stab wounds, remains in hospital. Her condition is not yet known.
A 48-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, the Met said. He was taken to hospital before being discharged into police custody.
The London Ambulance Service said an air ambulance was dispatched to the scene, alongside paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer.
Police said they believed the incident was isolated and took place at a residential address.
Det Insp Richard MacKenzie, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our inquiries continue at pace as we work to establish the full circumstances of this deeply tragic incident.
“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim and injured woman.”
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