A WOMAN in her 70s has been stabbed to death in west London.
Officers were called to St Luke’s Road in Notting Hill, at around 2pm today.
Forensics officers at the scene in Notting Hill tonightCredit: UKNIP
Officers were called to the house in St Luke's Road earlier this afternoonCredit: UKNIP
The elderly woman was found with stab wounds inside a property, and emergency services battled to save her life.
She was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of murder at the scene, before he was taken to hospital after suffering a minor injuy.
Police said her next of kin have been informed.
A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers, London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance all attended the scene.
"A woman - believed aged in her 70s - was found inside an address suffering stab injuries; despite the best efforts of the emergency services she was pronounced dead at the scene at 2.56pm.
"Her next of kin have been informed.'
"Police said there were no reports of any other injuries and a crime scene remains in place.
"Those with information that could assist the investigation have been asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD3950/14Aug or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
The woman in her 70s was pronounced dead at the sceneCredit: UKNIP
Officers at the scene in Notting HillCredit: PA
A police cordon remains in place in Notting HillCredit: PA
An investigation into the deaths of a police officer and a three-year-old girl is "awful" for his force colleagues who "have to deal with this tragedy", an MP says.
The man, 39, who served the West Mercia force, was found along with the child at a house in Kidderminster on Friday.
Local MP Mark Garnier said the thought of police attending and finding one of their own "breaks my heart".
There is no "wider concern to the public", police officials say.
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Emergency crews were called to reports of a medical emergency at the property on Cairndhu Drive at about 09:20 BST.
West Mercia Police said on Friday the pair's deaths were being treated as unexplained,
Mr Garnier, Tory member for the Worcestershire constituency of Wyre Forest, said: "Whenever anybody who is young dies and a child dies, it's always absolutely heartbreaking at any level, but I think that whenever it's somebody that's within the police force - this is somebody who has spent his working life looking after all of us - it's really tragic."
He added: "But the other thing which also breaks my heart is the police that come along and have to deal with this tragedy could easily be friends, and are certainly colleagues, of this poor chap - and I think it must just be awful for the police... when it's one of their own that they're having to deal with."
Neighbour Sharon Hyrons said she wanted to leave flowers at the property on Saturday to let the family know she was thinking of them "at such a sad time".
She said: "It's a lovely neighbourhood. I've lived up here for 50-odd years so when it's actually on your doorstep, you don't expect anything like this to happen... it's such a tragedy, young lives."
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said it was a "terrible incident".
He told the BBC: "I have been reassured by West Mercia Police that they will work hard to get to the bottom of what has happened in this case, and there isn't a wider concern to the public.
"But ultimately a terrible tragedy has happened within the heart of our community and we must now make sure we know what happened but also support those that are left in that community."
Moment travellers brawl at Appleby Horse Fair as police send armed officers to tackle 'serious violence' after receiving tip off rival groups were planning to settle feuds
Cumbria Police implemented 'immediate' Section 60 amid fear of violence
Order began at 9.30am on 14 August and give enhanced stop and search powers
Around 10,000 travellers expected to attend event after last year's cancelled
Travellers brawl at Appleby Horse Fair as police send armed officers to tackle 'serious violence' after receiving a tip that rival groups were planning to settle feuds.
Armed officers were sent to the festival in Cumbria after officers got information about groups intending to cause serious violence as part of on-going feuds.
Cumbria Police implemented 'immediate' Section 60 as tensions grow amid fear of serious violence.
Travellers brawl at Appleby Horse Fair as police send armed officers to tackle 'serious violence' after receiving a tip that rival groups were planning to settle feuds
The order will began at 9.30am on Saturday 14 August and will expire at 12.30am on 15 August.
The Section 60 will give officers enhanced stop and search powers, allowing officers to search people without needing to suspect that they may be carrying weapons.
Superintendent Matt Kennerley of Cumbria Police said: 'The police have information that there are a number of groups intending to travel to Appleby Horse Fair this weekend intent on causing serious violence as part of on-going feuds between different groups.
'This is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Armed officers were sent to the festival in Cumbria after officers got information about groups intending to cause serious violence as part of on-going feuds
'In response to this information and to help keep people safe, a number of measures are to be implemented immediately.
'Policing resources will be increased in key areas and at key times.
'In addition, people are likely to see armed police in the Appleby area to allow such officers to respond swiftly and effectively to any potential situation that arises.'
Supt Kennerley added: 'These powers will help our officers to keep people safe.
'However, I also urge anyone with information about potential disorder or any other type of criminality to contact the police.
'Anyone who is seeking to come to the Fair to act violently is no friend to those of us – including Appleby people and the Gypsy and Traveller people - who wish for the Horse Fair to be an enjoyable and safe environment for all.'
Cumbria Police implemented 'immediate' Section 60, which will give stop and search powers, as tensions grow amid fear of serious violence
The fair is an annual gathering for Gypsy, Romany and travelling communities and is billed as the biggest traditional Gypsy Fair in Europe.
Around 10,000 travellers are expected to attend the event who traditionally come to buy and sell horses.
It also offers an opportunity for the traveller community to come together to celebrate their heritage and culture.
The fair is usually held in early June outside the town of Appleby, in Cumbria, and attracts around 1,000 caravans, hundreds of horse-drawn vehicles, and around 30,000 visitors.
Around 10,000 travellers are expected to attend the event who traditionally come to buy and sell horses
Over the years, the mass gathering has generated allegations of violent crime, animal cruelty and mess left in the town.
However the RSPCA, which patrols the fair, has said just a small minority of visitors have ever shown scant regard for animal welfare.
Already travellers have clashed with locals in neighbouring market towns when they decided to set up an overnight camp at the Upper Eden Rugby Club when their camp was sprayed with cow manure and sectioned off with boulders.
But, despite the numbers being at what police said was a 'normal' level, incidents of crime and disorder were at an all time low as a new spirit of cooperation emerged between travellers and locals.
Ministers are facing calls to divert resources to tackle the “growing threat” from the woman-hating “incel” movement believed to have inspired the Plymouth gunman.
Jake Davison, 22, killed five people including a three-year-old girl and his own mother before turning the gun on himself on Thursday.
He had posted online about his frustration at being a virgin and shared hate-filled rants about single mothers, including calling his own mother, Maxine, 51, “vile”.
A minute’s silece was held as questions are asked over what inspired the shooting
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In several clips uploaded to his YouTube channel, Davison had referred to the incel — “involuntary celibate” — movement, a subculture that blames women for depriving men of sex.
At its most extreme, it promotes violent misogyny and has inspired several high-profile murders in the US.
The cost of NHS coronavirus tests for international arrivals to the UK have been reduced, the government has said.
Test and Trace tests have been cut from £88 to £68 for people arriving from green-listed countries and for those coming from amber-listed countries who are fully vaccinated.
Meanwhile, the price of two tests for amber arrivals who have not had both jabs has been cut from £170 to £136.
The prices of all providers of day two and eight tests are to be reviewed.
He said misleading pricing will be clamped down on and providers failing to meet necessary standards will be removed from the government's approved list.
NHS Test and Trace advertises its tests alongside private companies' packages and they are available to purchase to fulfil the government's testing requirements for international travel.
This is the second time the price of NHS tests has been reduced; previously the cost of a day two and eight package was £210.
'Too many cowboys'
It is understood that if the review finds private companies are offering terms that are unfair and therefore unenforceable, enforcement action could be taken by the Competition and Markets Authority or Trading Standards.
If businesses are found to have breached consumer law, they could be subject to a court order to stop operating and told to compensate consumers.
"I am determined to protect consumers and hardworking families from exploitative practices and ensure high quality tests are available at a reasonable price," said Mr Javid.
"Too many providers are acting like cowboys and that needs to stop. The public should be allowed to enjoy their summer holidays without having to face excessive costs or anxiety.
"Any provider found to be misleading the public will be kicked off."
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Holidaymakers have complained of high prices and poor service from many of the 400-plus firms offering PCR tests and there have been reports that some have not got full accreditation.
According to reports, PCR test prices can range from as little as £20 to more than £500. There have also been complaints from consumers that they have not received test results or have been sent damaged PCR kits.
The government said providers must use laboratories that are either accredited or undergoing accreditation by the independent United Kingdom Accreditation Service, and that businesses that fail to meet standards will be removed from its list of approved providers.
The CMA has previously said formal investigations can take a long time, but in this instance it will provide advice to Mr Javid with a view to taking swift action.
