Man arrested after woman found dead in Hillingdon
She was discovered yesterday (New Year's Eve)
Last updated 1st Jan 2023
A murder investigation is under way after a woman was found dead in Hillingdon on New Year’s Eve.
Police were called to a house in Willenhall Drive, Hayes at 10:13hrs on Saturday, 31 December.
Officers attended with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.
They found a 39-year-old woman who had serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
While formal identification is yet to take place, officers are confident the woman is Stephanie Hansen who lived at the address.
Her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
The arrested man and Stephanie were known to each other.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said:
“My thoughts are with Stephanie’s family. They have suffered an unimaginable loss and we will give them every support.
“I know that this incident will have shocked people in the local community. While our investigation is still in its initial stages, I am confident that we are not looking for any further suspects and that there is no continuing risk to residents or the wider public.