Neighbours have paid tribute to a mother described as 'absolutely lovely' who was killed in a £2 million terraced house on a leafy west London street, as detectives continue to question a suspect.
Emergency Response
Emergency services were called at 1:10 am on Thursday to Tyrawley Road in Fulham. A woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining a head injury. Neighbours said the family living at the address, which is close to Chelsea's Stamford Bridge football ground, have four teenage children.
Arrest
A 45-year-old man, believed to be known to the woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command have launched a murder investigation.
Neighbour Tributes
A neighbour said: 'There is a man and woman and their four kids who have lived there for years. The children are from young to older teens. The mum seemed an absolutely lovely person and the children were always impeccably behaved. This is an utter shock. We live on a friendly road and to see a police cordon is just tragic.'
A retired GP added: 'It's hard to fathom we are all in shock. I've lived in the road for years and we have seen nothing like this. I spoke to the woman a few times and she would say 'good morning'. Nothing out of the ordinary just a nice person.' Another neighbour commented: 'I saw police at the house a while ago but I don't know what that was about. They seem nice people, no great drama.'
Police Investigation
A police cordon remains around the terraced house as detectives and forensics experts continue their work. Police have also reviewed doorbell footage from the area as part of the inquiry. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: 'My thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who has sadly died. We have launched a murder investigation and my detectives will be working round-the-clock to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident. I would ask that anyone who has information that might be relevant to our enquiries contacts the police.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or to remain anonymous via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
