Woman stabbed to death near bus stop on busy London street as cops launch murder probe
A WOMAN has been stabbed to death at a busy London bus stop, as cops launch an urgent murder probe.
Officers responded to the horror, which unfolded at around 11.50am this morning, after reports of a knifing in Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware.
Onlookers watched in shock as the attack was brutally carried out in broad daylight on the busy street.
An eyewitness told Metro: “A man attacked a woman at a bus stop. She was stabbed several times.
“The woman fell down and the man ran away, chased by two people taking videos. The woman died after maybe 20 minutes.”
Another witness said the stabbing happened during what appeared to be a mugging.
London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance both rushed to treat the woman, who has not yet been identified.
She tragically died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.
There have been no arrests at this stage and enquiries are ongoing to try and locate next of kin.
A cordon and heavy police presence remains in place on the busy street.
Superintendent Tony Bellis, from the North West Command Unit, responsible for policing in Edgware, said: “I understand the shock and concern this very sad incident will cause.
“I want to reassure people it will be investigated by a specialist team of experienced homicide detectives, and we will support them in their work to identify and arrest whoever is responsible.
“Local residents will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days, I would ask the community is patient while officers carry out this vital work. If you have any concerns, please speak to an officer or your local policing team.”
Anyone with information that could assist police with this investigation is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD3105/9May.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Did you witness anything or know the attacker? Email exclusive@the-sun.co.uk, call 020 7782 4100 or Whatsapp 07423 720 250