Man arrested after west London stabbing leaves man in 20s dead and elderly woman seriously injured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, after a man in his twenties died and an elderly woman is in a serious condition in hospital after they were stabbed in a street in west London.

The Metropolitan Police said the man, believed to be in his 20s, and the woman, in her 80s, were stabbed at around 7.50pm on Friday in Albany Parade in Brentford.

Police said the man in his twenties was pronounced dead at the scene and the 82-year-old woman was taken to hospital. Her injuries are said to be serious, but not life-threatening.

Scotland Yard said a man in his thirties has been arrested and remains in custody at a London police station.

Police added that they are trying to determine if the two men knew each other and they are not looking for anyone else in connection to what happened.

In a statement, DCI Brain Howie, from the Met's Specialist Crime unit, said: “A number of cordons remain in place in and around Albany Parade, Albany Road and the surrounding area.

"Any local people who have information or concerns should speak with officers working at these location.

“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or had any interaction with the suspect near the scene but has yet to speak with police.

"Also, anyone who may have footage, whether from doorbells, dashcams or mobile devices, is also urged to check that material and make contact with police should there by anything relevant to our investigation.”

Anyone with any information has been asked to call 101 quoting the reference number 6423/12nov.