COPS have charged a man with murder after the death of a 52-year-old woman while another victim was injured in a double stabbing.

Officers were called at 8.19am on August 18 to an address on Askew Road in Shepherd’s Bush, West London, following reports of a stabbing.

Murder investigation launched after woman stabbed to death in Shepherd’s BushA 52-year-old woman died while another was injured in a double stabbing in West London Credit: UKNIP

A woman, aged 52, was sadly pronounced dead despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene.

The victim has now been named as Samantha Turner.

Her family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A second woman, aged 32, suffered non-life threatening stab injuries.

She remains in hospital and continues to be assessed.

A murder investigation was launched, and a man was arrested at the scene.

Alan Dore, from Shepherd’s Bush, was charged on August 19 with murder and attempted murder.

He is due to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on August 20.