A WOMAN was murdered at a house in South Harrow in the small hours of this morning.

Police called to Parkfield Road at about 12.30am discovered the body of the 23-year-old.

She had been stabbed several times.

A 33-year-old man was arrested and is in custody.

As of 11.30am today (Wednesday), the woman had not been formally identified by police.

A post mortem was due to be held this afternoon.

Anyone with any information should call the police's incident room on 020 8358 0100.