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Man Arrested After Askew Road Stabbing in Shepherd’s Bush

8/19/2026

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A 52-year-old woman died after being stabbed on Askew Road in Shepherd's Bush, west London.
A 32-year-old woman suffered stab wounds and remains in hospital with her condition unknown.
Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, then released him from hospital into custody.
Police, who responded to the scene, said the incident was isolated and Detective Inspector Richard MacKenzie leads the investigation.

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A 52-year-old woman died after being stabbed on Askew Road in Shepherd's Bush, west London.
A 32-year-old woman suffered stab wounds and remains in hospital with her condition unknown.
Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, then released him from hospital into custody.
Police, who responded to the scene, said the incident was isolated and Detective Inspector Richard MacKenzie leads the investigation.