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Woman stabbed to death in south London Brixton death: Man arrested after woman fatally stabbed
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Police have closed a number of roads as inquiries continue into the fatal stabbing of a woman A cordon remains in place at the scene of a stabbing on Monday
A woman has died after being stabbed in south London. A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed to death in south London.
The Metropolitan Police said it was called shortly after 16.00 BST on Monday to reports of a stabbing in Stockwell Park Walk. The Metropolitan Police said it was called shortly after 16.00 BST on Monday to reports of a stabbing in Stockwell Park Walk, Brixton.
Met Police officers, paramedics and an air ambulance attended, but the woman - believed to be in her 30s - was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim, aged 31, was approached from behind and attacked, the force said, adding there was currently no information to suggest the woman and the man knew each other.
The 33-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody.
Police officers, paramedics and an air ambulance attended the incident but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement, the force said detectives had reviewed CCTV from the area and spoken to several witnesses.
'Shocking attack'
Investigators believe the woman "was walking along Stockwell Park Walk when she was approached from behind by a man who attacked her".
The family of the woman have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.The family of the woman have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A number of roads have been closed as officers continue to work at the scene. A number of roads have been closed as officers continue to work at the scene, and a police cordon remains in place.
Emergency services were called to the scene late on Monday afternoon
Det Ch Supt Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander for Lambeth, said: "This is a shocking attack and my thoughts are with the woman's family and friends as they come to terms with this awful news.
"We will do everything we can to support them at this incredibly difficult time.
"I recognise the considerable concern this incident has caused and I'd like to reassure you that a dedicated team of detectives are carrying out a number of enquiries and have made an arrest.
"Despite this, we have additional officers in the area to respond to any concerns from members of the community and I would ask people to report any suspicious activity to us."
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