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Woman killed in college's office | Woman killed in college's office |
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A receptionist has been stabbed to death at the offices of a college for overseas students in east London. | |
The 23-year-old suffered fatal stab wounds to her chest and neck in an attack at about 1800 BST on Monday, in the office on Balaam Street, Plaistow. | |
A man, 29, who suffered a neck injury and is in a stable condition in hospital, has been arrested. | A man, 29, who suffered a neck injury and is in a stable condition in hospital, has been arrested. |
He was seen immediately before the incident wearing a wig and mask, police said. A second woman was also injured. | |
She suffered a minor stab wound to the shoulder and was taken to hospital before being discharged. | |
Face mask | |
Detectives at Scotland Yard said the suspect knew the dead woman, who has not yet been named. | |
They were not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the inquiry. | |
Det Ch Insp Bob Mahoney said: "The suspect was seen immediately before the incident in the local area wearing a black curly wig and a Phantom of the Opera-style face mask." | |
The first officers at the scene disarmed the suspect of a knife he was holding, police added. | |
The incident took place at an office, located above a shop, which is registered to St George's College. | |
On its website, the college says it "caters to the needs of students from around the world who desire to further their formal education". | On its website, the college says it "caters to the needs of students from around the world who desire to further their formal education". |