A woman was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Brixton, south London on Monday, the Metropolitan police has said.
The force said it was called at about 4pm to reports of a stabbing in Stockwell Park Walk, just off Brixton Road. Police officers, as well as paramedics from the London ambulance service and London’s air ambulance, also attended the scene.
The woman is believed to have been in her 30s and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been informed and will be supported by specialist officers, the Met said.
Police have launched an investigation. While officers and forensic teams worked at the scene, roads were closed and Stockwell Park Walk was cordoned off and a blue tent erected.
The victim’s family and friends gathered outside the cordon, next to a block of flats. Residents were forced to walk around the cordon, while traffic was diverted around it. People are being asked to avoid the area.
A family member of the woman told the Press Association: “Family are on their way here now and we still need to tell them what’s happened. It’s just so raw.”
Natasha Jordan, who works at the Live True London hair salon on Brixton Road, said: “There were loads of police cars and ambulances that came.
“Loads of police were walking up and down the road because there’s a police station right near here.
“No one actually came in and said anything though, and I’ve been in here all day.”
In a tweeted statement, Lambeth council said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of a woman in Brixton this afternoon. We will be supporting our police colleagues and would urge anyone with information to contact investigators.”
Witnesses are urged to call 101 quoting CAD 4278/01 May. To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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