Murder Shocks Croydon: Young Woman Stabbed to Death
Detectives have launched a murder probe after a 19-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in Croydon. The grim discovery was made at a home on Ash Tree Way on Sunday afternoon.
Tragic Scene Unfolds in Croydon
Police and paramedics rushed to the address at 4.10pm on 29 October. Despite efforts, the young woman was declared dead at the scene. A post-mortem will be carried out to establish the full cause of death.
Victim Believed to Be Recent Arrival from India
She is thought to be an Indian national who recently arrived in the UK. Officers are trying to track down and notify her family as the investigation continues.
Man Arrested as Murder Suspect
A 23-year-old man, known to the victim, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He was also taken to hospital with a minor head injury. Police say no one else is currently being sought.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Detectives want to hear from anyone who saw or heard a disturbance on Sunday afternoon near Ash Tree Way. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 4546/29oct.
