Police were called at around 11.50am on Thursday to reports of a stabbing in Burnt Oak Broadway

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Edgware earlier today have made an arrest.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in the Colindale area during this afternoon (Thursday 9th) on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at a north London police station.

Detective Superintendent Tony Bellis from the North West Command Unit, responsible for policing Edgware, said: “This is a significant development in this investigation and comes as a result of fast-time work from specialist detectives working alongside local officers.

“The investigation remains in its early stages, and we continue to work to establish why this incident took place, including whether the person responsible was known to the woman who died. I would urge people to refrain from speculating about the circumstances while this work is ongoing.

“A family has been left devastated by this shocking attack and my thoughts are with them at this unimaginabley difficult time.”

Police were called at around 11.50am on Thursday to reports of a stabbing in Burnt Oak Broadway, close to the junction of Limesdale Gardens.

Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

A woman – believed aged in her 60s – was treated for stab injuries. Sadly, despite the best efforts of all the emergency services, she died at the scene.

Work continues to inform her next of kin. A crime scene remains in place at the location.

An investigation is ongoing led by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

Anyone with information that could assist police with this investigation is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD3105/9May. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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