Man arrested after fatal stabbing in West London

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing in Hayes, West London, on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026. The incident left a 24-year-old woman dead and a man in his 20s hospitalized with stab wounds.

Police were called to a property on Uxbridge Road at approximately 7:55 a.m. after reports of a stabbing. Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service arrived to find the woman with fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by emergency services. The injured man was found outside the property and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said they are awaiting an update on his condition.

Officers quickly located a 44-year-old man nearby who matched the description of a suspect. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. The suspect was also taken to a hospital with injuries that police believe were sustained from jumping out of a window. A police cordon was established at the scene, and social media footage indicated an air ambulance responded to the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo of the Metropolitan Police described the event as...