Man charged with Earls Court murder

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Earls Court have charged a man.

Police were called at around 11:15hrs on Wednesday, 10 December to concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address on Old Brompton Road, SW5.

Officers attended and sadly found the body of Xiaoqing Ke, 39, inside the property. She was a Chinese national. Her family, who live in China, have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem confirmed that she died as a result of stab wounds.

Deepak Sandhu, 23 (28/12/2001), of Newlands Avenue, Southampton, has been charged with murder. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 15 December.

A second man, aged 47, was arrested in relation to the investigation and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, who is leading the investigation, said:

“Our thoughts remain with Xiaoqing’s family at this incredibly difficult time. While a man has now been charged, our investigation continues, and we urge anyone with information who has not yet spoken to us to come forward.”

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting CAD 2689/10DEC25, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.