Three men arrested in murder probe after woman in her 20s is fatally assaulted near care home
The horrifying attack happened early on Saturday morning on Chadwell Heath Lane in the Chadwell Heath area of east London.
Metropolitan Police officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called at around 5.30am to reports of an assault.
The emergency services worked to help her - but despite their best efforts, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, near the town of Romford.
The brutal stabbing took place in a leafy residential area just outside the Chadwell House Residential Care Home, which provides residential, dementia and respite care.
The Met has now said a 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and two men, aged 21 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
'Early enquiries by detectives indicate this is an isolated incident and those involved are believed to be known to each other', the force added.
A cordon is in place and a white evidence tent was erected in the driveway to the care home. Officers continue to appeal for information and witnesses.
The woman has not yet been formally identified but it is believed she was in her twenties. A post-mortem will soon be carried out.
The victim's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist family liaison officers.
Pictures of the scene on Saturday showed parts of nearby park Little Heath cordoned off with police tape, with the tent up while police investigated.
Officers in hazmat suits appeared to be examining a vehicle with large clear plastic bags of unknown items in them.
Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said: 'Our thoughts remain with the victim's family and friends in light of this truly tragic event.
'Although we have now made arrests, local residents will continue to see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out.
'I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to speak to us.'
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting 1625/16Aug or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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