Police were called to a property on Tyrawley Road in Chelsea, London, in the early hours of Thursday, April 30, 2026, following reports of a disturbance. Officers found a woman, later identified as 32-year-old mother of two, Sarah Johnson, with fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Johnson's family paid tribute to her, describing her as an 'amazing' and 'wonderful' mother. 'She was a devoted mother to her two young children, and her loss has left a void in our lives that can never be filled,' they said in a statement released through the Metropolitan Police.
Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command launched a murder investigation. On May 1, 2026, police charged 35-year-old Mark Thompson, of no fixed address, with murder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 2, 2026, and was remanded in custody.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
