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Maida Vale death: Woman named after fatal Westminster stabbing | Maida Vale death: Woman named after fatal Westminster stabbing |
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Yasmin Chkaifi was found stabbed to death on Chippenham Road on 24 January | |
A woman stabbed to death in west London had previously been in a relationship with her suspected killer, the Met has confirmed. | A woman stabbed to death in west London had previously been in a relationship with her suspected killer, the Met has confirmed. |
Yasmin Chkaifi, 43, was found dead on Chippenham Road, Maida Vale, just after 09:00 GMT on Monday, along with 41-year-old Leon McCaskre, who also died. | Yasmin Chkaifi, 43, was found dead on Chippenham Road, Maida Vale, just after 09:00 GMT on Monday, along with 41-year-old Leon McCaskre, who also died. |
Mr McCaskre, who the Met said stabbed Ms Chaifki, was hit by a car driven by a 26-year-old man. | Mr McCaskre, who the Met said stabbed Ms Chaifki, was hit by a car driven by a 26-year-old man. |
The driver was arrested on suspicion of murder but has now been bailed. | The driver was arrested on suspicion of murder but has now been bailed. |
On Monday, eyewitness Mulugeta Asseratte said he heard shouts of "stop it, stop it" and described "a girl being attacked by a gentleman". | On Monday, eyewitness Mulugeta Asseratte said he heard shouts of "stop it, stop it" and described "a girl being attacked by a gentleman". |
Det Ch Insp Neil Rawlinson said the driver had been "fully co-operative" and had since been bailed to mid-February, adding: "There are no outstanding suspects." | Det Ch Insp Neil Rawlinson said the driver had been "fully co-operative" and had since been bailed to mid-February, adding: "There are no outstanding suspects." |
Urging people not to speculate, he said: "A man, who was the driver of a car, has been arrested and bailed for a very serious offence and we must carry out a full investigation, looking at all the circumstances." | Urging people not to speculate, he said: "A man, who was the driver of a car, has been arrested and bailed for a very serious offence and we must carry out a full investigation, looking at all the circumstances." |
Det Ch Insp Rawlinson said "very courageous" bystanders had "bravely tried to intervene" to stop the attack and his team was getting a clearer idea of events from witnesses, the families, and CCTV. | Det Ch Insp Rawlinson said "very courageous" bystanders had "bravely tried to intervene" to stop the attack and his team was getting a clearer idea of events from witnesses, the families, and CCTV. |
Police say members of the public "tried to intervene to stop the attack" | Police say members of the public "tried to intervene to stop the attack" |
He thanked those who had already come forward with information but urged anyone yet to speak to police to help them "fully understand why this dreadful incident happened". | He thanked those who had already come forward with information but urged anyone yet to speak to police to help them "fully understand why this dreadful incident happened". |
Post-mortem examinations on Ms Chkaifi and Mr McCaskre are due to take place on Tuesday and Thursday. | Post-mortem examinations on Ms Chkaifi and Mr McCaskre are due to take place on Tuesday and Thursday. |
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