Lewisham Murder: Woman, 21, Found Stabbed

Police are investigating the killing of a young woman found stabbed to death in south east London late on Wednesday afternoon.

Police were called to a property in Lewisham following concerns for the occupant of an address there.

Officers forced their way into the building and found the body of the 21-year-old woman.

She had suffered suspected stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, a Met Police spokesman said.

Although the victim has not yet been formerly identified, her next of kin have been informed.

There have been no arrests at present.

A post-mortem will be arranged later.

Police are asking witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 0208 721 4805 or 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.