Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman in Ealing on Tuesday morning have made a second arrest and identified the victim.
The victim, who has been identified as 21-year-old Ania Jedrkowiak, a Polish national, was found with stab wounds in an alleyway off Church Gardens, South Ealing shortly after midnight.
Despite the efforts of the emergency services, Ania was pronounced dead at the scene. A murder investigation was launched which is being conducted by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.
A 20-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released with no further action.
A 29-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (17 May) and he has been taken into custody where he remains.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have now made a second arrest, which we believe is a very significant one in this investigation. The victim and suspect were known to each other.
“We are examining CCTV and speaking to any witnesses who have come forward. However, we are always keen to hear from anyone else who has not yet spoken to us but who thinks they may have seen or heard anything, no matter how small, that could help.
“In particular we would urge anyone who lives or was travelling in the area of South Ealing Road, between 11.15pm on Monday, 16 May and 1am the next day, or anyone who has CCTV or a doorbell camera, or a dash cam, to check it for anything that appears out of the ordinary.”
Information can be provided by calling 101 or by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. The reference for the incident is 77/17MAY.
Since the incident, officers have worked with local partners to keep them informed and to provide support and reassurance.