Alan Dore charged with murder after Askew Road stabbing kills woman
A 52-year-old died and two others were injured in separate attacks in Hammersmith and Fulham last weekend
Incident → evidence → outcomeA 52-year-old woman died and three others were injured in two separate stabbings in Hammersmith and Fulham over the weekend. The Metropolitan Police have charged a local man with murder and attempted murder following the fatal attack on Askew Road.
Samantha Turner, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene on Askew Road, W12, on 18 August. A 32-year-old woman, who also suffered stab injuries, remains in hospital. Her condition is not life-threatening, the Metropolitan Police said, as reported by This Is Local London.
Second stabbing on Brackenbury Road
Two days earlier, a 16-year-old boy was stabbed on Brackenbury Road, W6, at around 5.21 pm. He presented himself at hospital with injuries that were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. No arrests have been made in connection with that incident, police confirmed.
The two locations, Brackenbury Road and Askew Road, are less than a mile apart. Police cordoned off streets near Askew Road, including Hadyn Park Road, Lawrence Mews and Davisville Road, following the attack on 18 August.
Charges and next steps
Alan Dore, 48, of Askew Crescent, was charged on 19 August. He is due to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August. The Metropolitan Police said Turner’s family have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.
Police continue to investigate the stabbing on Brackenbury Road. Residents can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01Who has been charged with the murder on Askew Road?
Alan Dore, 48, of Askew Crescent, has been charged with the murder of Samantha Turner, 52, and the attempted murder of a 32-year-old woman. He is due to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August.
02What happened on Brackenbury Road?
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed on Brackenbury Road, W6, on 16 August. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made, and the Metropolitan Police are continuing their investigation.
03How far apart are the two stabbing locations?
Brackenbury Road, W6, and Askew Road, W12, are less than a mile apart. Both incidents occurred within 48 hours, on 16 and 18 August, in Hammersmith and Fulham.
04What happens next in the Askew Road case?
Alan Dore is due to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August. The Metropolitan Police have charged him with murder and attempted murder following the fatal stabbing of Samantha Turner.
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