A man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Walthamstow. 

Shaine March, of Rainsborough Avenue, Lewisham, is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court today (July 23). 

The 45-year-old has been charged with the murder of Alana Odysseos who died after being stabbed earlier this week.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to a home in Lynmouth Road, Walthamstow, at 3am on July 22 with reports of a woman injured. 

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At the scene, 32-year-old Alana was found suffering from stab wounds and later died at the scene. 

Police arrested March and brought the charges against him in the early hours of this morning. 

The Met has confirmed that March and Odysseos were known to each other.