Police have named the 24-year-old woman stabbed to death in Hayes, West London, as Kirandeep Kaur. The fatal stabbing occurred at a property on Uxbridge Road at approximately 7:55am on Sunday, July 12, 2026. A man in his 20s was also stabbed and found outside the home; he remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect charged and due in court
Daniel James, 44, of Mercer Place, Pinner, has been charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a bladed article. He is scheduled to appear before Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 14. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Kaur's next-of-kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo described the incident as “shocking” and said: “This is a shocking incident which has tragically resulted in one woman losing her life and another man in hospital with injuries. Our thoughts at this time are with both victims and their loved ones, who are being supported by specialist officers.”
Police investigation and community reaction
A large cordon was established around the property on Sunday afternoon, with a dozen police officers present. A forensic tent was erected on Uxbridge Road near a car, and forensic experts conducted searches and reviewed documents in the area.
A 67-year-old woman who lives on Belmore Avenue, behind Uxbridge Road, told the Press Association: “It’s scary what happened, and it’s scary seeing the police, tent and everything. I’ve lived here for 12 years and I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s safe usually, I feel safe.”
