A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death.
Police officers were called to a home in Mountbatten Court, in Braintree, shortly before 12.20am this morning after being contacted with concerns for the welfare of the occupants.
A woman, aged in her 30s, was found unconscious and had suffered multiple stab wounds.
Police - A police van and forensic investigation van were at the scene of the crime this morning
An Essex Police spokesman said: "Sadly she died at the scene, despite the efforts of officers and the ambulance service."
“A 36-year-old man from Braintree was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital.”
Nearby residents and staff from the Coop, in Mountbatten Road, said they were shocked and saddened to hear that such a serious crime happened so close to their homes.
Brzuch Evelyne, of Boscawen Gardens, said even though she was up until about 2am, she did not realise what happened overnight.
Investigation - The victim was found multiple stab wounds in Mountbatten Court, in Braintree
She said: “I have been here years and there has never been a murder here.
“I never really felt in danger living here as it is normally a safe area.
“But this has scared me a bit as you see this type of incident on television or in a movie. So it is very shocking to know a young lady has sadly lost her life here.
“Why would this happen?”
A resident from Mountbatten Road, who asked to remain anonymous, said she saw a blue light during the night from a police car or ambulance which turned into Mountbatten Court.
Another resident, who also asked to remain anonymous, said: “I saw police cars this morning but we thought that it might have been a break in and not a murder.”
A passer-by said it was very sad that a young woman has been stabbed.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101 or email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk.
They can also contact independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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