{"id":3618,"date":"2026-04-01T19:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/3618\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T19:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:18:10","slug":"elderly-woman-stabbed-to-death-on-her-front-doorstep-as-knifeman-threatens-public-news-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/3618\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderly woman stabbed to death on her front doorstep as knifeman threatens public | News UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tA woman in her 80s was fatally stabbed outside her home in Plumstead. Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. (Picture: UKNIP)<\/p>\n

Tributes have been paid to an elderly woman stabbed to death on her front doorstep.<\/p>\n

A knifeman then ran around the residential street in Plumstead and threatened workmen nearby at around 9am on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Met police officers went to Red Lion Place and found the pensioner, named locally as Doris, in her 80s, with fatal knife injuries.<\/p>\n

Minutes later the suspect, in his 60s, turned himself in at a nearby police station and he was arrested on suspicion of murder.<\/p>\n

He was taken to hospital by officers, where he is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

At this stage, police believe the suspect and victim were known to each other.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe suspect and victim are believed to have been known to each other
(Picture: UKNIP)<\/p>\n

A floral tribute left at the scene reads: \u2018Dear Doris, I will miss our chats and of course your wisdom. Rest peacefully.\u2019<\/p>\n

DI Dean Grice, who is leading on the Met\u2019s investigation, said: \u2018This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts remain firmly with the victim\u2019s family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tPolice have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. (Picture: UKNIP)<\/p>\n

\u2018Officers responded swiftly to the initial reports and worked closely with London<\/a> Ambulance Service colleagues to provide immediate care at the scene.<\/p>\n

\u2018A prompt and coordinated investigation has now been launched to establish the full circumstances, and specialist officers are continuing to support the family throughout.\u2019<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tOfficers arrived alongside London Ambulance Service paramedics to find the elderly woman with serious stab wounds (Picture: UKNIP)<\/p>\n

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Det Supt James Derham, who leads policing in the local area, added:\u00a0\u2018At this stage, we believe that this was an isolated incident and I want to reassure the community that there is no wider risk to the public.<\/p>\n

\u2018We understand the impact a crime<\/a> like this has on the community and you can expect to see an increased police presence in the area. If you are a local resident, please do share any concerns with our officers on the ground or contact 101.\u2019<\/p>\n

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