A woman was stabbed to death in north London today (May 9). Police were called to Burnt Oak Broadway, close to the junction of Limesdale Gardens, in Edgware around 11.50am today to reports of an incident.
A woman, in her 60s, was treated for stab injures, but sadly despite efforts of emergency services, she died at the scene.
Police say they are working to inform her next of kin. A crime scene remains in place at the location.
A 22-year-old man has since been arrested in the Colindale area on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at a north London police station.
Following the arrest, Detective Superintendent Tony Bellis from the North West Command Unit, responsible for policing Edgware, said: “This is a significant development in this investigation and comes as a result of fast-time work from specialist detectives working alongside local officers.
“The investigation remains in its early stages, and we continue to work to establish why this incident took place, including whether the person responsible was known to the woman who died. I would urge people to refrain from speculating about the circumstances while this work is ongoing.
“A family has been left devastated by this shocking attack and my thoughts are with them at this unimaginabley difficult time.”
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