Woman in her 40s stabbed to death just yards away from London Stadium

Police were called to Monier Road,Tower Hamlets (Picture: Google)

A woman in her 40s has been stabbed to death in Tower Hamlets just yards away from London Stadium.

Police were called to Monier Road,Tower Hamlets,yesterday at 11pm.

Paramdeics treated the woman for stab wounds but she was declared dead at the scene.

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. It’s believed he was known to the victim.

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney said: ‘We are currently supporting the family of a woman who was sadly killed in the early hours of this morning.

‘I understand the local community will feel understandably shocked by this news,but I want to reassure residents we believe this to be an isolated incident,with no wider threat to the public.

‘Although we have made significant progress by making an arrest,I would like to make it clear that our investigation does not stop here.

‘Specialist officers are working at pace to make enquiries and understand exactly what took place.

‘Local people may notice a higher police presence within the area today and would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to officers.’