Police are on the hunt for a killer after a young woman was fatally attacked outside an east London care home.
A crime scene was established in Romford after an incident about 5.30am on Saturday morning.
No arrests have been made.
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Police and paramedics rushed Chadwell Heath Lane, however the victim died at the scene.
A post-mortem examination is to be carried out later.
The Metropolitan Police have indicated that the woman's family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
Witnesses have been urged by detectives to come forward with any information as the investigation continues.
Chadwell Heath Lane outside the care home
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Forensics officers were seen collecting evidence near Chadwell Heath Care Home.
"Our thoughts today are with the victim’s family and friends in light of this truly tragic event," Detective Superintendent Brian Hobbs said.
“Local residents will see an increased number of officers in and around the area while our investigative work is carried out."
Mr Hobbs thanked residents "for their patience while this continues".
A crime scene was established on this section of Chadwell Heath Lane
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"I would ask anyone who was in the area of Romford, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to come forward to us," Mr Hobbs added.
Police have asked anyone who may have seen anything, or has any information to contact police on 101 - quoting 1625/16Aug.
If the public wish to remain anonymous, they have been urged to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Separately, earlier this year residents in East London spoke of fears of being stabbed and robbed as their area faces a major redevelopment.
Harold Hill in Romford has seen an abandoned housing development go up in flames twice in the past year, with rows of boarded-up shops and major chains deserting the once-bustling area.
Sandra Wyatt, manager of The Alderman pub said: "One of my eldest granddaughters is 14, she's told to come home straight after school."
"It's too scary. You hear of crime so much, people being stabbed or phones being nicked," she said.
The pub, along with the rest of the Farnham and Hilldene estate near Harold Hill town centre, is set to be demolished as part of a regeneration scheme.
As reported in January, the first phase will see the pub and nearby flats in Chippenham Road replaced by 150 new homes.