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Edgware stabbing: Man charged with woman's murder

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Emergency services were called to Burnt Oak Broadway on Thursday morning

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman who was stabbed near a bus stop in north-west London.

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

Jalal Debella, 22, from Colindale, did not enter a plea at Willesden Magistrates' Court.

He is due to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.

The Met Police previously said the attack was an "isolated incident" and no further suspects were being sought.

The stabbing happened close to the junction with Limesdale Gardens at about 11:50 BST. The woman's family has been informed.

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