Woman charged with murdering another woman after stabbing in London flat
A woman has been charged with the murder of another woman in Tower Hamlets.
Hope Rowe, 32, is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court this morning. She has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.
Police were called at approximately 1.17am on September 15 to reports of a woman suffering stab injuries in a foyer of a block of flats in Duckett Street.
London Ambulance Service also attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said that although formal identification is yet to take place, they are confident that she is Charlotte Lawler, who was aged 31.
Next of kin have been informed an police say they are being supported by specially trained officers.
A 37-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was later released on bail.
A crime scene remains in place at the address and officers are still investigating the circumstances.
Acting detective chief inspector Ben Dalloway said previously: ‘This is a tragic incident which has resulted in a young woman losing her life. Those involved appear to be known to each other and were present at the address during the course of the evening.
‘While this investigation is in its early stages we have made significant progress and arrested two people. At this time we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
‘Officers will continue to carry out vital work at the location and I would ask residents to remain patient while we do this. I would also ask if anyone saw anything or has information that could assist us then please make contact.’
Detective superintendent Mike Cagney added: ‘My thoughts are with the family of this young woman at this very difficult time.
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‘Following this awful incident, my officers are working closely with our specialist colleagues to understand exactly what has occurred.
‘Over the coming days local officers will be in and around Duckett Street to provide any reassurance that the community needs but also as an opportunity for anyone with concerns, or any information about this incident, to speak with us.’
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