A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed in Tower Hamlets, east London.

Police were called just after 1am on Sunday morning to reports of a woman suffering stab injuries at an address in Duckett Street.

London Ambulance Service attended alongside Metropolitan police but the woman, believed to be in her thirties, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Two arrests have been made. A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder a short time after police arrived at the scene. She remains in custody.

A 37-year-old man has also been arrested n suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody.

A spokesman for the Met Police confirmed that the people involved ‘appear to be known to each other’ and that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Ben Dalloway of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command said: ‘This is a tragic incident which has resulted in a young woman losing her life. Those involved appear to be known to each other and were present at the address during the course of the evening.

‘While this investigation is in its early stages we have made significant progress and arrested two people. At this time we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

‘Officers will continue to carry out vital work at the location and I would ask residents to remain patient while we do this. I would also ask if anyone saw anything or has information that could assist us then please make contact.’

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney from the Central East Command Unit which covers Tower Hamlets said: ‘My thoughts are with the family of this young woman at this very difficult time.

‘Following this awful incident, my officers are working closely with our specialist colleagues to understand exactly what has occurred.

‘Over the coming days local officers will be in and around Duckett Street to provide any reassurance that the community needs but also as an opportunity for anyone with concerns, or any information about this incident, to speak with us.’

Mr Cagney confirmed that the crime scene on Duckett Street remains in place and that local officers will be on hand to ‘provide any reassurance that the community needs’.

As enquiries are ongoing, he urged anyone with information that could assist police to call 101 and quote CAD480/15Sep.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.