Woman, 21, stabbed in London alleyway named as police make second arrest

18 May 2022, 08:48 | Updated: 18 May 2022, 09:00

Ania Jedrkowiak has been named by police as the woman stabbed to death in an alleyway
Ania Jedrkowiak has been named by police as the woman stabbed to death in an alleyway. Picture: Metropolitan Police

By Asher McShane

Police have named the 21-year-old woman found stabbed to death in an alleyway in west London as a second man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Ania Jedrkowiak, a Polish national, was found with stab wounds in an alleyway off Church Gardens, South Ealing, shortly after midnight on Tuesday and was was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken into custody.

Detectives say the arrest is "significant" and that the victim and suspect were known to each other.

A 20-year-old man had also been arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action.

Officers are speaking with Ania's next of kin, and are being supported by specialist officers.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Picture: LBC

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Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: "We have now made a second arrest, which we believe is a very significant one in this investigation. The victim and suspect were known to each other.

"We are examining CCTV and speaking to any witnesses who have come forward. However, we are always keen to hear from anyone else who has not yet spoken to us but who thinks they may have seen or heard anything, no matter how small, that could help.

"In particular we would urge anyone who lives or was travelling in the area of South Ealing Road, between 11.15pm on Monday, May 16 and 1am the next day, or anyone who has CCTV or a doorbell camera, or a dashcam, to check it for anything that appears out of the ordinary."

Officers had attended along with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.

Local residents on Tuesday told of waking to a "commotion" after hearing sirens and shouting in the early hours.

A police cordon was in place near the Rose and Crown pub, as well as near Grange School, Grange Nursery and Grange Pre-School - which were closed.

A number of forensic vans along with a police dog unit were also at the scene.

One local resident, who gave his name as Tamy, 41, told the PA news agency: "Yeah it's pretty shocking - I don't know anyone who would walk through that alleyway at night.

"I heard a commotion this morning, sirens and lots of shouting. It woke me up."

Another, who did not wish to be named, added: "It is pretty scary, considering it happened so close to a school."

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, who is in charge of policing for west London, including Ealing, said: "This is a tragic incident that I know has come as a shock to the local community.

"Officers remain at the scene as our searches and forensic examinations continue. We will also have additional visible patrols in the local area tonight and in the coming days.

"We are grateful to those who live and work nearby for their support and understanding as we continue our work. We recognise the inconvenience it has caused.

"Where possible we have taken steps to allow businesses and other venues such as the local church to reopen as soon as our investigation allowed.

"I am particularly mindful of the proximity of this incident to a local school - something which meant the school had to remain closed on Tuesday."

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