Police outside the scene of the stabbing in Forest Gate (Image: Archant)
A man is due to appear in court today charged with murder following a stabbing in Forest Gate.
Jamshaid Khan, 28, of Nigel Road, Forest Gate, will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court after being charged and remanded in custody yesterday.
Police and paramedics were called to reports of a stabbing, also in Nigel Road, at about 3pm yesterday.
The victim, a woman aged 27, was taken to hospital where she died shortly after 8.20pm.
Any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone with any information, should call 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Did you know the woman? If you would like to leave a tribute, please call the Recorder news desk on 020 8477 3981.
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