Signs of a police investigation have been pictured outside a home where a woman was stabbed to death.
Police were called to Stanhope Place, Westminster, on April 7 by the woman’s friends who were worried about her.
At around 8.30am yesterday (April 8), police went to the address - just north of Hyde Park - and forced entry into the property.
The woman was found dead inside with stab wounds.
A house in Stanhope Place can be seen cordoned off by police as they investigate the death.
Police are working to trace her next of kin and a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Clifton from the Met's Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation. He said: "I understand this news will be concerning, and that local women especially may be worried.
"Our enquiries are in the very early stages and we are keeping an open mind as to the motive, however I can assure people that my team are working 24/7 to establish what happened to the woman, and to identify and arrest whoever may be responsible for this attack.
"My officers now need support and information from the public. I want to ask local people to check doorbell cameras, and for drivers in the area to think about whether they've seen anything unusual that might have been captured on dash cam. Did you notice any unusual activity at the address? If you did then it is imperative that we hear from you."
Chief Superintendent Louise Puddefoot, lead for policing in Westminster, said: "Our thoughts are with the victim’s family.
"My officers will do everything we can to support the investigation and they will be stationed in the area to speak to anyone who has any information or concerns they want to share with us."
If you have information that could help police please call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC ref CAD 6784/7 Apr.
To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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