A woman who was fatally stabbed in a south London home has been named by police.

The 31-year-old was found suffering a stab wound at a home in Wandsworth on Wednesday (August 15) where she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 40-year-old man was arrested on the scene on suspicion of murder as police launched and investigation into the death of the woman.

She has now been named as Simonne Samantha Kerr.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at an address in Battersea address in Grayshott Road at around 12.38pm.

They found Ms Kerr, originally from Wembley, suffering from a stab wound at the home.

Police are appealing for witnesses

Paramedics rushed to the scene but she was sadly pronounced dead on the scene within an hour of being found.

Formal identification is still due to take place but detectives believe the victim of the stabbing to be Ms Kerr.

Her next-of-kin have been informed, and a post-mortem is due to take place.

A 40-year-old man who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody.

The Metropolitan Police’s Homicide and Major Crime Command are leading the investigation into the death.

Met Police have made clear they are not longer for anyone else in connection with the murder investigation.

They have however called on anyone with information concerning the incident to call police on 101 quoting CAD 3183/15Aug or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.