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Askew Road
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Askew Road, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamAlan Dore charged with murder after Askew Road stabbing kills woman
A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after Samantha Turner, 52, died in a stabbing on Askew Road, W12. Three other people were injured in two separate attacks within 48 hours in West London, police confirmed.
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Alan Dore charged with murder of Samantha Turner in Shepherd’s Bush
Alan Dore, of Askew Crescent, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after Samantha Turner, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene on 18 August. A second woman, 32, remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The case is due before Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamMan arrested after fatal stabbing of 52-year-old woman in Shepherd’s Bush
Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a woman died and another was injured in a stabbing at a residential address in Shepherd’s Bush on 18 August. Detectives are treating the incident as isolated but have urged witnesses to come forward.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and Fulham52-year-old woman stabbed to death in Shepherd's Bush street
A woman died and another was injured after a stabbing in Shepherd's Bush on 18 August. Police arrested a 48-year-old man and said the incident appeared isolated. Officers are appealing for CCTV or doorbell footage from Askew Road residents.
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Shepherd's Bush stabbing closes Askew Road after air ambulance called
A reported stabbing on Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush, prompted a large police response shortly before 9am on 18 August 2026. Emergency services established a cordon, erected a forensic tent, and called an air ambulance. The Metropolitan Police have not issued a statement.
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Policing · Hammersmith and FulhamPolice cordon Askew Road after emergency response in Shepherd's Bush
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded to Askew Road in Shepherd’s Bush on 18 August 2026. The road was closed, an air ambulance landed nearby, and a cordon was set up. A person was reportedly detained, though authorities have not confirmed this.
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