A 46-year-old woman has been discovered dead inside a house in northeast London after a gas explosion.
The Metropolitan Police have stated that a 44-year-old man was apprehended at the residence on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, on suspicion of murder.
A spokesperson mentioned, «He was transported to the hospital with slash wounds and is currently under medical care. His condition is stable and not life-threatening.»
Authorities responded to reports of a gas explosion with a trapped individual just before 5am on Tuesday morning.
Residents described the explosion as resembling «a massive glass cabinet falling from a crane.»
An eyewitness who chose to remain anonymous stated, «I saw glass panes on the ground, not from a car window. Eventually, I noticed the missing bay window beam and saw some smoke at the back.»
Debris such as plants, shutters, and glass littered the street, with another witness mentioning that the blast woke up the neighborhood, with everyone coming out in their nightwear.
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Two children, aged seven and nine, were taken to the hospital as a precaution, although they were not believed to have been inside the property at the time.
The London Fire Brigade dispatched 40 firefighters and six fire engines to the two-story terraced house, with crews from Stoke Newington, Holloway, Islington, and Homerton responding.
The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Motorists were advised to steer clear of the area as investigations proceeded, with road closures in effect and additional officers patrolling the area.
Firefighters required an hour to bring the situation under control.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the police at 101 referencing CAD 926/17June, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.