A woman has been stabbed to death in a double stabbing in Hayes.
Police were called to Uxbridge Road at 7.55am today (July 12) after reports of a stabbing.
They found a 24-year-old woman with stab injuries.
She was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the efforts of emergency services.
A man in his 20s was found outside the property with stab injuries.
His condition is currently unknown.
Officers found a 44-year-old man matching the suspect’s description nearby.
He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
The man was taken to hospital with injuries believed to have been 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.
“However, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anything or who has any information that could assist our investigation.
“We know this incident will have caused significant concern in the community and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 2501/12JUL.
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