Pensioner, 70, is found dead in £2million Notting Hill house as man, 20, arrested on suspicion of murder

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was found dead in a £2million house in west London.

Police were called to the scene in St Luke's Road, Notting Hill, at around 2.10pm on Saturday after reports of a disturbance at the property.

The woman in her 70s had allegedly suffered stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital to receive treatment for a minor injury.  

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was found dead in a £2million house in west London

Police were called to the scene in St Luke's Road, Notting Hill, at around 2.10pm on Saturday after reports of a disturbance at the property

A police statement said: 'Officers, London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

'A woman - believed aged in her 70s - was found inside an address suffering stab injuries; despite the best efforts of the emergency services she was pronounced dead at the scene at 2.56pm.

'Her next of kin have been informed.'

Police said there were no reports of any other injuries and a crime scene remains in place.

Those with information that could assist the investigation have been asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD3950/14Aug or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.