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 10.30pm on Thursday.
A man, 38, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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.’
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