A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a mother of two was stabbed to death while her children were going to school. The victim of the attack at Bethany Green, in east London, is said to be 40-year-old Jasmine Begum, who came from the area. Police have arrested a 40-year-old suspect in Stratford today and he remains in custody. School staff sounded the alarm after 4pm on Thursday when Ms. Begum did not arrive to pick up her children. The mother was found with knife wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The autopsy revealed that the cause of death was multiple injuries from a sharp force. Yasmin Begum was found dead on stage at Bethnal Green in east London (Image: PA) Chief Inspector Detective Laurence Smith said: “My thoughts are with Yasmin’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. “I want to assure them that we work around the clock to get them the answers they deserve. “It is heartbreaking that another woman was killed. All women and girls have the right to feel safe, at any time, day or night, in public or at home, and we will do everything we can to find those responsible.
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“Addressing violence against women is one of the Met’s top priorities. Police officers, including medical examiners, remain at the scene. We will continue to conduct door-to-door searches and locals will also see additional police in the area. “We invite any witness or anyone with any information to contact us. “No matter how insignificant your information may be, do not hesitate to contact us. “It could be the key to this research.” Contact our news team by emailing us at [email protected] For more stories like this, check out our news page.
