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Marcus Parekh

Man arrested after 21-year-old Ania Jedrkowiak was found stabbed to death in Ealing

Man arrested after 21-year-old Ania Jedrkowiak was found stabbed to death in Ealing - MyLondon/BPM Media /MyLondon/BPM Media
Man arrested after 21-year-old Ania Jedrkowiak was found stabbed to death in Ealing - MyLondon/BPM Media /MyLondon/BPM Media

The Metropolitan Police have identified the 21-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death in Ealing on Tuesday.

Ania Jedrkowiak, a Polish national was found with stab wounds in an alleyway off Church Gardens, South Ealing shortly after midnight.

A 20-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of murder but was released the same day without charge.

A 29-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday and taken into custody where he remains.

The young woman was found dead in the early hours of Tuesday with “a number of stab injuries” in an alleyway off Church Gardens, South Ealing, according to the Met. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Grange Primary School, located near to the crime scene, was closed yesterday, the Sun reported.

Man arrested after 21-year-old woman found stabbed to death in Ealing - Ben Cawthra/LNP /London News Pictures Ltd
Man arrested after 21-year-old woman found stabbed to death in Ealing - Ben Cawthra/LNP /London News Pictures Ltd

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: "We have now made a second arrest, which we believe is a very significant one in this investigation. The victim and suspect were known to each other.

“We are examining CCTV and speaking to any witnesses who have come forward. However, we are always keen to hear from anyone else who has not yet spoken to us but who thinks they may have seen or heard anything, no matter how small, that could help.

“In particular we would urge anyone who lives or was travelling in the area of South Ealing Road, between 11.15pm on Monday, 16 May and 1am the next day, or anyone who has CCTV or a doorbell camera, or a dash cam, to check it for anything that appears out of the ordinary."

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, who is in charge of policing for west London, including Ealing, said: “This is a tragic incident that I know has come as a shock to the local community.

“Officers remain at the scene as our searches and forensic examinations continue. We will also have additional visible patrols in the local area tonight and in the coming days.

“We are grateful to those who live and work nearby for their support and understanding as we continue our work. We recognise the inconvenience it has caused.

“Where possible we have taken steps to allow businesses and other venues such as the local church to reopen as soon as our investigation allowed.

“I am particularly mindful of the proximity of this incident to a local school – something which meant the school had to remain closed on Tuesday.

“I know parents will be apprehensive and I’d like to reassure them that we are working with the school to make sure children can continue their learning with minimal disruption. We anticipate it will be able to reopen from Wednesday morning.

“If anyone in the community has concerns I would encourage them to speak to an officer, contact their neighbourhood policing team or call the non-emergency number on 101.”

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