A murder investigation has been launched after two women were stabbed in Newham, leaving one dead and the other in hospital.
The two women were found by officers having suffered stab wounds at a residential address in Windmill Lane at around 3.35am on Sunday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.
One of the women, in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other woman, in her 30s, was taken to hospital but her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police are searching for a man who is believed to have been known to both women.
No further details about the man have been released.
Chief inspector Lisa Parker, from the Met’s North East BCU, said: “My thoughts and sympathies are with both of these women as well as their friends and family.
“I know that people in Newham and in particular those in the Stratford area will be shocked and concerned by this tragic incident. I share their concern, and can assure them that specialist detectives are working at pace to identify and arrest whoever was responsible.
“Local officers will be patrolling the area, and I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers. They are there to protect and support you.”
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation or any witnesses are asked to call 101, reference 1224/23oct. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.
