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A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found fatally stabbed on a street in London yesterday.

Police officers responded to reports of a stabbing at around 8.19am on Askew Road, where two women were found with stab wounds.

Samantha Turner, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services, the Metropolitan Police said.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 32-year-old woman was also taken to hospital after suffering non-life-threatening stab wounds. She remains in hospital and is continuing to be assessed.

Alan Dore, 48, was arrested at the scene and today charged with murder and attempted murder.

Dore, of Shepherd's Bush, is set to appear at Hendon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 20.

Alan Dore, 48, has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of Samantha Turner in Shepherd's Bush on Tuesday (Pictured: A cordon on the street)