Police appeal for information after woman, 39, was found dead in her home on NYE

A woman was discovered murdered in her home after police and paramedics were called to a house in west London on New Year’s Eve.

The body of 39-year-old Stephanie Hansen was found by officers with ‘serious injuries’ at the address in Willenhall Drive, Hayes at 10.13am on Saturday.

A 29 year old man, who was known to Mrs Hansen, has been arrested for murder and is currently in police custody.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in her home on New Year’s Eve. File image of Willenhall Drive in Hayes, west London

Ms Hansen’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, of the Specialist Crime Command, said: ‘My thoughts are with Stephanie’s family. They have suffered an unimaginable loss and we will give them every support.

‘I know that this incident will have shocked people in the local community.

‘While our investigation is still in its initial stages, I am confident that we are not looking for any further suspects and that there is no continuing risk to residents or the wider public.

‘As we work to build a picture of what happened to Stephanie, we would be interested to hear from anyone who knew her, had seen or spoken to her recently and who feels they may have relevant information to assist our investigation.’

Police and paramedics were called to an address in Willenhall Drive in Hayes, west London, at 10.13am on Saturday. File image

A Met Police spokesperson added: ‘A murder investigation is under way after a woman was found dead in Hillingdon on New Year’s Eve.

‘Officers attended with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. They found a 39-year-old woman who had serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

‘While formal identification is yet to take place, officers are confident the woman is Stephanie Hansen who lived at the address.

‘Her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

‘A special post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday, 2 January.

‘A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

‘The arrested man and Stephanie were known to each other.’

Police are appealing for anyone who lives in or was driving close to Willenhall Drive in Hayes to come forward if they have CCTV or dashcam footage from between the morning of Friday December 30 and the morning of Saturday December 31.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and give the reference 2143/31DEC.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.