A WOMAN has died in a double stabbing inside a home – with cops launching a murder investigation.

Officers were scrambled to the scene in Shepherd’s Bush, , at 8.19am yesterday (August 18), where two women, aged 52 and 32, were found with stab wounds.

The older woman died while the other was rushed to hospital with her condition currently unclear.

A 48-year-old man was arrested at the scene, on Askew Road, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Detective Inspector Richard MacKenzie, who is leading the , said: “Our enquiries continue at pace as we work to establish the full circumstances of this deeply tragic incident.

“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim and injured woman.

“We believe this to be an isolated incident within a residential address, but we know it will cause concern locally. Our officers will remain in the area throughout today.

“We will update the community when we can, and I encourage anyone with any information, CCTV or doorbell camera footage which could support the investigation to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact on 101 quoting reference 1673/18AUG.

Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.