A woman aged in her 60s has died after a stabbing in Surrey Quays.

Police were called to reports of a woman who had been stabbed on Greenland Quay just before 3pm on Friday (November 29).

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

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

A murder investigation has since been launched by the Metropolitan Police.

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

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.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A murder investigation has been launched by the Met following the death of a woman at an address on Greenland Quay, SE16 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.

“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.”