London crime: Grim start to 2023 after woman stabbed to death, body found in lake and man killed in care home
It has been a grim start to 2023 for London as a series of harrowing incidents have rocked the capital. One woman was found stabbed to death in her home in West London and another woman who has been missing for a month is now presumed dead. Two men have been charged with murder in relation to these two incidents.
Elsewhere an investigation has been launched after human remains were found in a pond, and in South London stabbings have left a teenager fighting for his life and another with potentially life-changing injuries.
Here are all the major violent incidents or major arrests that have occurred since the turn of the year.
READ MORE: Police reveal 'beautiful and funny' woman was stabbed to death on New Year's Eve as man is charged
Man charged with man has been charged with the murder of Stephanie Hansen, a 39-year-old described by friends as "beautiful and funny". She was found dead inside her home in Willenhall Drive, Hayes, West London with stab injuries on New Year's Eve.
Seldon Rodrigues, 29, also of Willenhall Drive, will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (January 3). Police have said they are not looking for any further suspects and have reassured locals that there is no continuing risk to the public.
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Friends of Stephanie, who worked at Heathrow Airport as a cargo agent, remember her as "a beautiful young lady and a remarkable environmental heroine". One friend, who volunteered alongside her litter-picking with the Cranford Action Group, wrote: "We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the loss of our dear friend Stephanie Hansen on New Year's Eve. Stephanie, a beautiful young lady and a remarkable environmental heroine."continued: "Her love for the natural world was unparalleled as was her dedication to cleaning and greening Cranford. She would trek every weekend from Hayes to Cranford to help with our local projects. We will miss her laughter, her boundless energy and fearlessness in tackling all things harmful to the environment. RIP Stef."
Speaking to MyLondon, she added that Stephanie had been a "loyal member" of their group who would volunteer her time every weekend, litter picking, cleaning the riverside, and more. She said what she will remember most about Stephanie is her laugh.
