Woman Brutally Attacked with Axe in Ilford Home
Police were called to a chilling scene in Ilford yesterday afternoon. At 2.08pm on Friday, 9 April, the London Ambulance Service alerted officers about a woman attacked with an axe inside a residential address on Princes Road.
Victim in Critical Condition
Emergency crews found the woman, in her 50s, seriously injured. She received urgent treatment at the scene before being rushed to hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder
A 47-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in police custody as detectives continue their investigations.
Police Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers say several suspects fled the property before their arrival. A crime scene remains active while urgent inquiries aim to unravel the full circumstances.
- Anyone with information or dashcam footage from Princes Road or nearby areas on Friday afternoon is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 3935/09Apr.
- Witnesses wishing to stay anonymous can reach out to Crimestoppers.
“At this early stage, it is believed the incident is primarily domestic in nature. The woman and the man arrested are known to each other,” police confirmed.
More details will follow as enquiries continue.
