Man, 22, charged with murder after woman, 66, stabbed to death near bus stop on busy London street

A MAN has been charged with murder after a 66-year-old woman was stabbed to death near a bus stop.

Officers raced to the scene in North London at around 11.50am on Thursday following reports of a knife attack.

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Officers raced to the scene on Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware at around 11.50am on Thursday following reports of a stabbing[/caption]

London’s Air Ambulance and paramedics also attended following the horror in Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware.

But despite their desperate efforts the woman died at the scene

Her family have been informed.

Jalal Debella, 22, was arrested on suspicion of murder in the Colindale area on Thursday.

He has now been charged with the woman’s murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 22-year-old will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court today.

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Despite desperate efforts by paramedics the woman tragically died at the scene[/caption]

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Jalal Debella, 22, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon following Thursday’s horror[/caption]

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Tributes were left at the scene following the 66-year-old’s murder[/caption]