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Europe July 13, 2026

London Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing of Young Mother, Suspect Flees Scene by Jumping from Window

London Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing of Young Mother, Suspect Flees Scene by Jumping from Window

A 24-year-old woman died in a suspected stabbing in Hayes, west London, on Sunday morning.

Emergency services were called to Uxbridge Road at around 7:55 am, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dramatic footage obtained by Metro appears to show a man knocking at the door of a nearby house, brandishing a large knife.

Police guard flat where young mum was killed in Hayes

Metropolitan Police said they quickly found a 44-year-old man nearby who matched the description of the suspect, who had injuries believed to be caused after jumping from a window.

The suspect was taken to hospital, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a knife in a public place.

There is no thought to be any wider threat to the public, but officers said people in the area can expect to see more police in the area over the coming days.

UNITED KINGDOM, London 12 July 2026: Police officers secure a cordon as forensic investigators work at the scene on Uxbridge Road following a fatal double stabbing in Hayes, England. Metropolitan Police officers were called of a stabbing at approximately 7:15am, where a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 20s was treated for stab injuries before being taken to hospital, where his condition was later assessed as non-life-threatening. A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and enquiries remain ongoing. Credit: Ben Montgomery / Story Picture Agency

A neighbour described the victim as a "friendly, smiley young mum" who doted on her newborn baby.

The air ambulance responded to the scene, and detectives and forensics officers are now scouring the area.

Local MP John McDonnell said the murder was a "terrible tragedy in our community".

Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo of the Met said: "This is a shocking incident which has tragically resulted in one woman losing her life and another man in hospital with injuries.

Our thoughts at this time are with both victims and their loved ones, who are being supported by specialist officers."

A large emergency response was seen at the scene, with police cordoning off the road and forensic officers collecting evidence.

Shop owner Ram Chandra described the scene as "carnage" and said he saw a man in the road badly injured.

A mother-of-two, who lives nearby, said she is too scared to let her children play outside after the attack.

The police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Residents in the area are being supported by specialist officers, and the police are working to keep the community safe.

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