Woman, 36, stabbed to death in East Dulwich home

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at a residential property in Lordship Lane at around 10.10 pm on Friday, July 23.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 36-year-old woman suffering from stab injuries.

She was taken to hospital for treatment but was tragically pronounced dead at 2.01am.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: "A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at a south London police station.

"While enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing, it is believed that both parties involved were known to each other.

Police launch investigation after East Dulwich stabbing

"Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime investigate.

"Detectives are in the early stages of this investigation and will be looking to speak to a number of witnesses who live or were in the area where this attack occurred."

Police have confirmed that work is underway to locate and inform her next of kin.

A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8244.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.