Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of murder after woman is stabbed to death at a home in Kent

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death at a home in Kent. 

The suspect was taken into custody following reports of a disturbance at a property on Henderson Drive, Dartford, at 6.50am this morning. 

Officers and paramedics attended the property where a woman was found with injuries consistent with a stabbing.

She was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect was known to the victim.

Local residents reported hearing emergency sirens throughout the morning. An air ambulance car was among the vehicles called to the scene and forensic officers in protective clothing have been seen entering and exiting the property.

One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said today: ‘You do not expect this on your doorstep. This is something major. I think the police will be here all day.

The suspect was taken into custody following reports of a disturbance at a property on Henderson Drive (pictured), Dartford, at 6.50am this morning

‘It is more than just a disturbance.’

Speaking of the forensic officers, another resident said: ‘They have got the blue gloves and white suits on. There are around six forensic officers there.

They added: ‘I never seen so many law cars go down the hill.

‘I was born in Dartford and I have never seen anything like this.’

Henderson Drive has been cordoned off between the junctions with Marsh Street and Cavell Crescent, while officers continue with their enquiries. 

Another neighbour, living on Marsh Street, said the area had been cordoned off when she returned home at 10am. There was no cordon at 7.30am when she left her house, she said.

Jim Dickson, MP for Dartford, said: ‘My thoughts are with the victim and all those affected by this morning’s tragic incident in Temple Hill.

‘I would like to thank the police for their swift response and encourage anyone with relevant information to contact them.’

A spokesman for Kent Police said: ‘A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Dartford, Kent. 

‘Officers attended with colleagues from South East Coast Ambulance Service and a woman was found with injuries consistent with a stabbing. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

‘A man in his 20s, who was known to the victim, has been arrested and taken into custody.

‘Officers remain at the scene making enquiries and Henderson Drive is currently closed between the junctions with Marsh Street and Cavell Crescent.’

Councillor Kelly Grehan, Ward councillor for Temple Hill, said earlier today she had been made aware of a ‘very serious incident’ and asked people not to speculate on the circumstances.