One woman dead and another seriously injured after ‘shocking’ stabbing at house in East London

A WOMAN was stabbed to death and another was seriously injured in a "shocking" attack at an East London house.

The women were attacked at a home in Dagenham last night, and one was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was rushed to hospital.

The woman who died was in her 60s, while the other, who is in her 30s, remains in hospital.

Her condition is understood to be not life-threatening.

A 28-year-old man, who knows both of the women, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and grievous bodily harm.

Metropolitan Police said the event unfolded around 9.30pm at a house on Auriel Avenue, Dagenham, and the women's families have been told.

A section of the road, Auriel Avenue, remained cordoned off today as officers went door to door.

Samantha Southey, 27, who lives in the adjacent road, told the PA news agency: "I just heard a bit of commotion last night.

"The police knocked on the door and said they caught the person.

"It's a little bit frightening. It's getting a little too close to home."

Meanwhile, Detective Superintendent Richard Vandenbergh said in a statement: "This is a truly shocking incident that has left one woman dead and a second with serious injuries, and will understandably cause concern within the local community.

"A man has been arrested and remains in custody, and it appears this was an isolated incident confined to a single address.

"Residents will have woken up this morning to find a large police presence in the area.

"I want to reassure people that this is standard practice when dealing with such a serious incident so specialist officers can gather evidence as quickly and securely as is possible.

"You will also see local officers in the area; if you have concerns or information that could help then please speak to them."

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting the reference 6755/30Oct, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.