A woman in her 60s has died after being stabbed in Romford, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said it was working with British Transport Police (BTP) following information that connects the woman’s death to the death of a 20-year-old man on the train tracks at Romford railway station.
Police said early inquiries indicated that the man and woman were known to each other. Met Police officers were called to an address in Bushy Close, Romford, at around 9pm on Sunday, July 27, following concerns for the welfare of the woman.
They found the woman had suffered multiple stab wounds and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the woman’s family had been notified and were being supported by specialist officers.
The man died on the tracks at Romford railway station earlier on Sunday. BTP is treating his death as non-suspicious.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family at this difficult time as we investigate the circumstances behind this terrible incident.
“At this stage, we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.”
Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Detective Superintendent Simon Giles, from the East Area investigations team, added: “I understand that the incident is distressing for the community and we are working closely with our colleagues in the Specialist Crime Command to progress the investigation as quickly as possible.
“Those in the area today can expect to see our officers and we encourage anyone with any information to speak with them.”
Those with information can call 101, report online or contact ‘X’@METCC quoting CAD6914/27JUL
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