A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 80s was stabbed to death outside her home.
Cops raced to Plumstead in south-east London early yesterday morning after receiving reports of a man with a knife.
A woman in her 80s was found at the scene suffering serious injuries.
Another man was also reportedly threatened with a knife but sustained no injuries, cops said.
The woman was rushed to hospital to receive treatment but, despite the best efforts of medics, she tragically died.
A man in his 60s has since been arrested on suspicion of murder after he attended a nearby police station a short while later.
It is believed the suspect and the woman were known to each other.
Cops took the suspect to hospital where he is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
The force is not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident and reassured the public there was no wider risk.
Specialist officers are supporting the woman’s family, who have been informed of the tragedy.
Forensic officers were spotted at the scene yesterday as a probe into the death got underway.
Detective Inspector Dean Grice, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said the case was “a deeply tragic incident.”
He added: “Our thoughts remain firmly with the victim’s family during this difficult time.”
“A prompt and coordinated investigation has now been launched to establish the full circumstances and specialist officers are continuing to support the family throughout.”
Detective Superintendent James Derham, who leads policing in the local area, said: “At this stage, we believe that this was an isolated incident and I want to reassure the community that there is no wider risk to the public.”
