Forensics at the scene in east London (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP)

A knifeman who stabbed a woman in her 50s to death, and knifed another woman is being hunted by cops.

Officers were called to a home on Windmill Lane in Newham, east London, just before 4am today (Sunday) where they found the two women.

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

The second woman in her 30s was taken to hospital and her condition is said to be ‘not life-threatening.’

A woman in her 50s has died after being stabbed to death in Newham, east London (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP)

Cops are now hunting for the man who is believed to be known to both the victims.

Chief Inspector Lisa Parker said: ‘My thoughts and sympathies are with both of these women as well as their friends and family.

‘I know that people in Newham and in particular those in the Stratford area will be shocked and concerned by this tragic incident. I share their concern, and can assure them that specialist detectives are working at pace to identify and arrest whoever was responsible.

‘Local officers will be patrolling the area, and I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers. They are there to protect and support you.’

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation or any witnesses are asked to call 101, reference 1224/23oct. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.

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A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 50s was stabbed to death in east London.