A man has been arrested after a woman was killed in a stabbing in Carshalton.
Police have said the man, 38, is known to Gemma Devonish, the victim of fatal stabbing in Nutfield Close yesterday (December 19).
Emergency services were called to an address on the road at 10.30am and the 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect was arrested in the early hours of today (December 20) on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this time.
Her family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers, with a post-mortem examination to be held in “due course”.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila said: “Our thoughts today are with Gemma’s family and friends who are trying to come to terms with this truly tragic event. We are offering them all the support that we can.
“We know that the wider community will also be impacted and I would urge anyone with concerns to please speak with local officers.
“While we have made an arrest detectives continue to carry out a number of enquiries as we build a picture of the events that led to this horrific murder.
“I would ask anyone who was in the area of Nutfield Close who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, particularly on Wednesday 18 or morning of Thursday 19 December, to make contact.”
Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain, from the South Area Command Unit responsible for policing in Sutton said: “I share the shock and concern that this terrible incident will have on the local community in Sutton. A team of specialist detectives is already making significant progress in this investigation and have swiftly arrested a man who is now in police custody.
“Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around Nutfield Close while important investigative work is carried out. I want to thank residents for their patience while this continues and would urge anyone with concerns to speak to one of them so they can assist.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 7175 2206 or via 101 quoting CAD 3012/19Dec. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.