Woman and man killed in Maida Vale
An urgent investigation has been launched following the deaths of a woman and a man in Maida Vale
Last updated 24th Jan 2022
Police were called at 9:01am on Monday 24th January to reports of a stabbing on Chippenham Road in west London.
Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended the scene.
A 43 year old woman was found at the scene with stab injuries. Officers also found a 41 year old man at the location who had been struck by a vehicle.
Both the man and the woman were pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances, but at this early stage it is believed the two deceased were known to each other.
A 26-year-old man, the driver of the car, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said:
“This was a terrible incident that occurred in broad daylight on a busy London street. It also appears that a number of members of the public bravely tried to intervene to stop the attack.
"A man has been arrested in relation to the case; we are not aware of any links between this man and the two deceased. I can also confirm that we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection to this incident.
"A team of detectives are working to establish the circumstances of the incident and I would ask the public to avoid speculating on what may have happened while these initial enquiries take place.
"A number of people have already come forward, but we are still asking for anyone to make contact with us. Any information could be vital in helping us understand why this dreadful incident happened.”
Witnesses are asked to call police on 101, ref 1496/24jan.
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