A man has been arrested after a woman was found with fatal stab wounds at a south west London address.
Gemma Devonish, 42, was pronounced dead at the property in Nutfield Close, Carshalton just after 10.30am on Thursday.
James Madden, 38, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A cordon has been set up around Nutfield Close as forensic teams trawl for clues.
Meanwhile detectives are carrying out door to door inquiries.
Chief Superintendent for Sutton Andy Brittain 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.’
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.
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‘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.
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‘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.’
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