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Edgware: Fatal stabbing of woman was an isolated incident, say police

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Emergency services were called to Burnt Oak Broadway at about 11:50 BST

The fatal stabbing of a woman near a bus stop in north-west London was an "isolated incident" and no further suspects are being sought, police say.

The victim, aged 66, was treated by paramedics on Burnt Oak Broadway in Edgware on Thursday but died shortly before midday.

A 22-year-old man remains in police custody in north London after being arrested on suspicion of murder in Colindale, the Met Police says.

The woman's family has been informed.

Stabbing at Edgeware, Burnt Oak Broadway on 9th May 2024
The attack happened just before midday, police said

Emergency services were alerted to reports of a stabbing by the junction of Limesdale Gardens at about 11:50 BST.

Det Ch Insp Alex Gammampila said: "I know that the effects of this incident will be felt throughout the local community and would like to reassure everyone that a man is in custody and we are not looking for any other suspects.

"We are working hard to establish the full circumstances and motive for this offence, which we believe to be an isolated incident."

Forensics teams at Burnt Oak Broadway
A cordon was put in place while investigations were carried out

Pictures from the scene showed at least six emergency service vehicles inside a police cordon.

Supt Tony Bellis said: "A family has been left devastated by this shocking attack and my thoughts are with them at this unimaginably difficult time."

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