Gran, daughter, granddaughter and partner slaughtered by knifeman in ‘bloodbath’ in their home

FOUR family members were slaughtered by a knifeman in a “bloodbath” in their home early yesterday.

Hospital domestic Dolet Hill, 64, her long-term partner, daughter and granddaughter all died in the 1.30am horror, a relative revealed.

Police arrested a man in his late 20s — who was known to the victims — at the house and last night he was being quizzed on suspicion of their murders.

Neighbours in Bermondsey, South London, heard shrieking coming from the terraced house before police arrived.

Armed officers burst into the three-bed house and found the stabbed victims.

One neighbour said: “I was watching telly when I heard a woman screaming for about five minutes.

“It was awful. When I heard the police, the helicopter and ambulances I knew it was really serious.

“The police were armed. They surrounded the area.”

Another local said: “Loads of police and paramedics worked on the victims outside. It was carnage.”

Police erected four forensic tents on the street outside the home which is close to Millwall FC’s ground.

Family member Venecia Reid visited the scene and confirmed Dolet, her aunt’s partner Denton Burke, Dolet’s daughter Tanysha Drummond and grand-daughter Samantha Drummond, 27, had died.

Neighbours said Dolet, who works at St Thomas’ Hospital in central London, and Denton were “lovely people”.

Met Chief Supt Colin Wingrove confirmed the victims died at the “dreadful” scene despite the efforts of police and paramedics.

He confirmed a man was arrested at the home on suspicion of murder and said detectives were not seeking anyone else.

He added: “We believe all those involved may have been known to each other.

“This is a terrible incident. Such terrible events are rare, but I know that will not diminish the shock that will be felt across London and the wider country.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have lost loved ones in this awful crime.”

Local MP Harriet Harman visited the scene and said: “Four people have been killed. That’s shocking anywhere, but especially in this very peaceful, quiet, very settled community.”