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Man charged with murder after woman, 84, stabbed to death in London

Police say Giorgio Pin faces murder and attempted murder charges after an 84-year-old woman died and two others were threatened with a knife.

  • On Wednesday, April 1, a woman in her 80s was fatally stabbed outside her home at Red Lion Place in Plumstead, South London; police arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of murder shortly after 9:10 am.
  • Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of a man carrying a knife at 8:50 am, and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene where the victim was found with serious wounds.
  • Police believe the arrested man and victim were known to each other; another individual was threatened with a knife during the incident but sustained no injuries.
  • The suspect is receiving hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries while in custody. Detective Inspector Dean Grice said, "This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts remain firmly with the victim."
  • Detective Superintendent James Derham stated the incident was isolated with no wider public risk, and officers are not looking for any further suspects as the investigation continues.
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