Murder hunt launched after woman in her 20s is found dead near care home
The horrifying attack happened early on Saturday morning on Chadwell Heath Lane in the Romford area of east London.
Metropolitan Police officers were called at 5.34am to reports of an assault and helped the woman along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.
But she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The brutal stabbing took place in a residential area just down the road from Chadwell House Residential Care Home, which provides residential, dementia and respite care.
No arrests have yet been made as the investigation is only at its early stages - but police are appealing for witnesses and information as it continues.
The young woman has yet to be formally identified but it is believed she was in her twenties. A post-mortem will soon be carried out.
Her family have been told and are being supported by specialist family liaison officers.
Pictures of the scene show parts of nearby park Little Heath have been cordoned off with police tape, with a white evidence tent up while officers investigate.
Officers in hazmat suits appear to be examining a vehicle with large clear plastic bags of unknown items in them.
Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said: 'Our thoughts today are with the victim's family and friends in light of this truly tragic event.
'Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out.
'I want to thank residents for their patience while this continues.
'I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to come forward to us.'
Anyone who saw anything or has information has been asked to contact the police by calling 101, quoting 1625/16Aug.
They can alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.
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