Woman knifed in Greenland Quay home dies in hospital launching murder probe as man held

A murder investigation has been launched by the Met Police following the death of a woman who was stabbed at an address on Greenland Quay, south-east London on Friday, 29 November.

Met officers were called shortly before 3pm to reports of a woman who had been stabbed inside an address.

Officers supported the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and the woman was taken to hospital where she sadly died.

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said: “We received multiple calls from members of the public close to the scene with concerns for the victim yesterday afternoon. Officers together with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance responded quickly but sadly, the woman in her 60s died in hospital yesterday evening.

“Our Specialist Crime Command are continuing enquiries today and at this stage, we believe that this was an isolated incident with the man and woman known to each other.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 4235/29November.

To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.