He said: “Our investigation is in its early stages and we are still building a picture of the circumstances in which this young man was fatally attacked.

“Her death, in such a sudden and violent way, is an absolute tragedy and we will continue to support her family at what is clearly a very difficult time for them, while working to give them the answers they need.

“We are keen to hear from anyone with information that could help the investigation, particularly anyone who witnessed a disturbance or anything suspicious at or around the address at any time before emergency services were called shortly after midnight.

“We are carrying out door-to-door surveys in the area and asking people to check their CCTV or doorbell footage for anything that might be relevant, as well as dashcam footage of anyone driving on Winrose Avenue or surrounding area at the time of the incident.