Killer knifeman on the loose in Brentford: Police launch urgent search after man in his 20s stabbed to death and woman in her 80s left fighting for her life in ‘random attack’
- Police say two people have been stabbed in Albany Parade, Brentford, London
- A man, believed to be in his twenties, died at scene of the stabbing, police say
- A woman, aged in her 80s, is in hospital in a critical condition with stab wounds
- Met Police say there is 'nothing to suggest' the incident is linked to terrorism
A man has died and a woman in her 80s is fighting for her life after a double stabbing in west London, as police tonight launch a desperate hunt for the killer knifeman.
The male victim, believed to be in his twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene of the stabbing in Albany Parade, Brentford, this evening.
Police say the woman, aged in her eighties, was rushed to hospital where she is believed to be in a critical condition.
Officers are tonight investigating the double stabbing. They say there is 'nothing to suggest' that the incident is linked to terrorism.
No arrests have been yet made and enquiries are ongoing. The male victim has yet to be formally identified.
The man, believed to be in his twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene of the double stabbing in Albany Parade, Brentford (pictured), this evening
Police say the woman, aged in her eighties, was taken to hospital suffering stab injuries. Her condition is believed to be critical, officers say. Police are tonight investigating the double stabbing
A spokesperson for the Met Police said in a statement tonight: 'An investigation has been launched after two people were stabbed at around 8pm on Friday, 12 November, in Albany Parade, Brentford.
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'One man, believed to be aged around 20 years, was pronounced dead at the scene.
'Enquiries are ongoing to establish his identity, as such his family have not yet been informed. A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
'A woman, aged in her 80s, was taken to hospital suffering stab injuries. Her condition is believed to be critical.
'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. At this stage, there is nothing to suggest that the incident is linked to terrorism. There has been no arrest.'
'Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call 101 ref 6423/12nov.'
