Emergency services were called to Auriel Avenue on Sunday evening
(Picture: Google Maps)A murder investigation is underway after a woman died and another woman was injured in a reported stabbing in Dagenham, east London.
Emergency services were called to a house on Auriel Avenue at 9.35pm on Sunday following the “truly shocking” incident.
One woman – believed aged in her 60s – was pronounced dead at the scene. The second woman – believed aged in her 30s – has been taken to hospital.
The victims’ next of kin have been informed.
A man, 28, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and grevious bodily harm after attending an east London police station. He remains in custody.
It is believed all parties involved were known to each other, Metropolitan Police said. Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are investigating.
“This is a truly shocking incident that has left one woman dead and a second with serious injuries and will understandably cause concern within the local community,” Detective Superintendent Richard Vandenbergh said.
“It appears this was an isolated incident confined to a single address.
“Residents will have woken up this morning to find a large police presence in the area; I want to reassure people that this is standard practice when dealing with such a serious incident so specialist officers can gather evidence as quickly and securely as is possible.
“You will also see local officers in the area; if you have concerns or information that could help then please speak to them.”
