Second arrest made by detectives investigating stabbing of Ania Jedrkowiak
Murdered woman named as Ania Jedrkowiak
The 21-year-old woman stabbed to death in an alleyway in South Ealing has been named as Ania Jedrkowiak, a Polish national.
She was found with knife wounds in an alleyway of Church Gardens shortly after midnight this Tuesday (17 May).
The police are now appealing for residents of the South Ealing Road area to share any information they have about events from 11.15pm on Monday 16 May to 1am on Tuesday 17 May including footage from doorbell cameras and dashcams.
Forensics officers remain at the scene and access to the area is restricted while they continue their work.
Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command police have also confirmed that a second ‘very significant’ arrest has been made in their investigation. The 20-year-old man arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder has been released with no further action to be taken against him and a 29-year-old man has now been detained in connected with the killing. The man being held was known to the victim.
The victim’s family have been informed of her death and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police at the scene this Tuesday morning in South Ealing
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, 16 May and 1am the next day, or anyone who has CCTV or a doorbell camera, or a dash cam, to check it for anything that appears out of the ordinary."
Information can be provided by calling 101 or by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. The reference for the incident is 77/17MAY.
Since the incident, the police say they have worked with local partners to keep them informed and to provide support and reassurance.
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.
“I know parents will be apprehensive and I’d like to reassure them that we are working with the school to make sure children can continue their learning with minimal disruption. We anticipate it will be able to reopen from Wednesday morning.
“If anyone in the community has concerns I would encourage them to speak to an officer, contact their neighbourhood policing team or call the non-emergency number on 101.”
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May 19, 2022
