Arrest made over double stabbing that left man dead and woman in 80s badly hurt
A woman in her 80s was rushed to hospital after the attack in west London.
A man has been arrested after a double stabbing in west London left one victim dead an a woman in her 80s seriously injured.
Police were called at around 7.50pm last night to Albany Parade, Brentford after the attack.
A man, believed to be 20, was found suffering stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe they know his identity and are providing support to his family.
Formal identification will be arranged in due course. A post-mortem examination will commence on Saturday, 13 November.
An 84-year-old woman was taken to hospital suffering stab injuries. Her condition is serious, but has been assessed as not life-threatening.
Her son was pictured arriving at the scene of the stabbing this morning and asked police to let him through the cordon to visit his family on the other side.
He declined to speak in depth to reporters, except to say that his mother is aged 84, not 82 as had been reported by the Metropolitan Police. He added: ‘This is England. This is society.’
A man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder this morning and was taken into custody at a London police station.
DCI Brain Howie said: ‘A number of cordons remain in place in and around Albany Parade, Albany Road and the surrounding area.
‘Any local people who have information or concerns should speak with officers working at these location.
‘I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or had any interaction with the suspect near the scene but has yet to speak with police.
‘Also, anyone who may have footage, whether from doorbells, dashcams or mobile devices, is also urged to check that material and make contact with police should there by anything relevant to our investigation.’
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