MURDER CHARGE Man Charged Over Horrific Earls Court Murder

Woman Stabbed to Death in Earls Court Flat

Detectives have charged a man after the shocking discovery of a woman’s body in Earls Court. Police were called to a flat on Old Brompton Road at 11:15am on Wednesday, 10 December, following welfare concerns.

Inside, officers found 39-year-old Xiaoqing Ke, a Chinese national, dead from fatal stab wounds. A post-mortem confirmed the brutal cause of death. Her family in China have been informed and are being given specialist support.

Suspect in Custody: Who’s Been Arrested?

• Deepak Sandhu, 23, from Southampton, has been charged with murder.
• He’s currently remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 15 December.
• A second man, aged 47, was also arrested but has since been released on bail as investigations continue.

Investigation Ongoing – Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward

“Our thoughts remain with Xiaoqing’s family at this incredibly difficult time,” said Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley. “While a man has now been charged, our investigation continues. We urge anyone with information who hasn’t spoken to us yet to come forward.”

If you have any information, call police on 101 quoting CAD 2689/10DEC25 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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