London Crime Briefing
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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.
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.

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.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.