West Norwood: Man arrested after 'mother-of-two' stabbed to death in street

West Norwood: Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in south London
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in south London.

The victim, thought to be a mother-of-two aged in her 30s, was knifed in broad daylight in West Norwood on Thursday.

She was found bleeding to death in Eylewood Road just after 7pm.

A 39-year-old man was arrested in Croydon on suspicion of murder on Friday.

Police, paramedics and London's air ambulance all raced to the scene but the woman was pronounced dead in the street.

She was the 15th person stabbed to death in London in six weeks.

Murder detectives continue to appeal for witness to come forward.

A post-mortem examination was held on Thursday at Greenwich Mortuary, and a provisional cause of death was given as a stab wound to the heart.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said: "We await formal identification.

"Both parties are understood to know each other and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation."

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Lynes, leading the investigation, said: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Elyewood Road, close to Aubyn Hill who witnessed the murder or the events leading up to it to come forward.

“This incident occurred in broad daylight and there would have been a number of people in the area who possibly saw something significant.

“It is of paramount importance that those who hold vital information come forward and assist us with our inquiry."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4868 or via Twitter @MetCC.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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