A teenager has been charged with murder after a woman died in a house.

A woman was found with stab wounds in Clarke Way, Watford, on Monday (December 16) at 5.10pm after police were called to reports of a stabbing.

The woman, aged in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The house in Clarke Way was cordoned off on Monday night and on Tuesday.

Police are treating this incident as "isolated".

Detective Inspector Iain Macpherson, who is investigating, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim. They are being supported by specialist officers, and we would ask that their privacy is respected at what continues to be a very difficult time for them.

"We understand that an incident of this nature is always going to cause concern within the local community. I want to take this opportunity to reassure the public that we do believe this to be an isolated incident, and that no one else is being sought in connection with the investigation at this time.

"This is a complex and ongoing investigation, and we are continuing with our enquiries to establish the exact circumstances around her death."

Anyone with information that could assist the on-going investigation is asked to contact the BCH Major Crime Unit via 101, quoting reference ISR 523 of 18 December, or report information online at www.herts.police.uk/Report or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.

  • A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Hatfield Remand Court today (December 18).