Two women killed and two others seriously injured in Christmas Day stabbing

Officers were called to the scene at around 6.30pm on Christmas Day.

Both women were pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

Forensic teams were spotted near the address, with police cordoning off what was described as a usually quiet street.

A teenage boy and a man in his late twenties were also seriously injured during the incident and were taken to hospital.

Both injured victims are now in a stable condition.

A dog was also wounded in the attack and was taken to a veterinary practice, but did not survive.

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Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Brangwin said: "Firstly I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the women who have tragically died in this shocking incident."

"We have launched a double murder investigation, which may be concerning to the wider public; however, we have made an arrest and are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident and the parties are known to each other."

Members of the public will see a large police presence in the area while the investigation continues.

Police are urging anyone with information or footage that could assist the investigation to call 101, quoting reference number 43240622935.

Alternatively, reports can be made online or through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Images from the scene show a forensics team entering and walking up the stairs in a block of flats on Santa Cruz Avenue.

Numbered yellow evidence markers and first aid kits could be seen on the road and pavement outside the address, and on the boot of a car parked on the adjoining Trinidad Grove.