Man Charged with Murder After Woman Stabbed in Shepherd's Bush
Alan Dore, 48, faces murder and attempted murder charges following incident on Askew Road.
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A 52-year-old woman, Samantha Turner, died on the morning of 18 August 2026 after being stabbed in an upstairs flat on Askew Road, Shepherd’s Bush. Police were alerted to the incident shortly before 8:20am.
Officers arriving at the scene discovered Ms Turner and a 32-year-old woman with stab wounds. The second victim was taken to hospital where her injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening. She remains in hospital for treatment.
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Man Charged with Offences
Alan Dore, a 48-year-old man from Askew Crescent, has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. The Metropolitan Police have charged Mr Dore with murder and attempted murder.
Mr Dore is scheduled to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August 2026. Detective Inspector Richard MacKenzie, leading the investigation, stated that enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident. The Metropolitan Police have appealed for witnesses, particularly those with relevant CCTV or doorbell footage, to come forward.
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+Who was killed in the Shepherd's Bush incident?
Samantha Turner, a 52-year-old woman, was stabbed to death in an upstairs flat on Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush on the morning of 18 August 2026. Her death is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police.
+Has anyone been charged in connection with the death?
Yes, a 48-year-old man named Alan Dore, of Askew Crescent, has been charged with murder and attempted murder. He is due to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August 2026.
+Was anyone else injured in the incident?
Yes, a 32-year-old woman was also found with stab wounds at the Askew Road address. She was taken to hospital with injuries that were assessed as non-life-threatening and remains in hospital.
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