Shepherd’s Bush murder: Man charged following Askew Road stabbing

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-20 09:14 2 min read

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A 48-year-old man has been formally charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing in Shepherd’s Bush earlier this week. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Alan Dore, of Askew Crescent, remains in custody following the incident, which occurred on the morning of Tuesday, 18 August.

Investigation into the Askew Road incident

Emergency services were dispatched to an address on Askew Road at 08:19 BST on Tuesday following reports of a stabbing. Despite the rapid arrival of paramedics and police officers, a 52-year-old woman, identified as Samantha Turner, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been notified and is currently receiving support from specialist officers as the investigation continues.

Shepherd’s Bush murder: Man charged following Askew Road stabbing

During the same incident, a second woman, aged 32, sustained stab injuries. She was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Authorities have confirmed that her injuries are not considered life-threatening, and she remains under medical assessment. A murder investigation was launched immediately by the Metropolitan Police, leading to the arrest of a suspect at the scene shortly after the incident occurred.

Legal proceedings and court appearance

Following the completion of initial inquiries, Alan Dore was charged on Wednesday, 19 August, with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 20 August, to face these charges. This appearance marks the transition of the case from a police-led investigation into the formal judicial system.

As the legal process is now active, the Metropolitan Police have issued a reminder to the public regarding the potential impact of social media and public commentary on ongoing criminal cases. Authorities have requested that members of the public avoid speculation regarding the circumstances of the incident or the individuals involved. This measure is intended to ensure the integrity of the judicial process and to prevent any potential prejudice to future court proceedings.

What this means locally

For residents in the Shepherd’s Bush area, the police presence on Askew Road is expected to continue as forensic teams and investigators process the scene to gather further evidence. While the suspect has been charged and is appearing in court, the investigation remains live. The Metropolitan Police have not indicated any wider risk to the public, but they encourage anyone with information relevant to the incident—who has not yet spoken with officers—to come forward through official channels. As the case is now before the courts, no further details regarding the specific evidence or the motive behind the incident will be released by the police at this stage, as any additional information must be presented through the formal legal process.

Source: Metropolitan Police News

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Source check Official Police Report

This report is based on the official charging announcement released by the Metropolitan Police on 19 August 2026.