The alarm sounded at 16:06 on Thursday, after the 40-year-old failed to pick up her children from school, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Police then went to an address on Globe Road in Bethnal Green where they found the woman with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of the London Ambulance Service, she was pronounced dead at the scene. She has not yet been officially identified, although her closest relatives have been informed. An autopsy will be performed on Saturday. Police added that no arrests have been made and the crime scene remains at its headquarters. DCI Laurence Smith, who is leading the investigation, said it was “heartbreaking” that “another” woman was killed. “A dedicated team of officers is working around the clock to find the person responsible for this and my thoughts are with this woman’s family as they come to terms with their tragic loss,” he said. “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.” He added that police remain at the scene and will continue to conduct door-to-door searches. Anyone with any information has been asked to call the police at 101 citing CAD 4738 / 24Mar. Alternatively, they can remain anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
