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Fiona Mountford

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John Aizlewood

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Rachel Dalziel

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Martine McCutcheon has a look to die for at the crime awards

By London Lite Last updated at 13:36pm on 22.10.09

Martine McCutcheon wore a killer dress on the red carpet... after all, it was the Crime Thriller Awards.

Queen of crime: Martine McCutcheon

The ex-EastEnder, 33, looked stunning in her one-shoulder black dress as she arrived at the Grosvenor House Hotel for the event, which honours the best in crime fiction.

Arresting: Keeley and Glenister

Ashes To Ashes stars Keeley Hawes, 33, and Philip Glenister, 46, ditched the Eighties attire they wear in the BBC series for a more modern look. Other guests included actress Emilia Fox, 35, author Martina Cole, 50, and Spooks star Rupert Penry-Jones, 39.

Among last night's winners was US police drama The Wire, which picked up two Gold Dagger awards including best actor for its British star Dominic West. Authors Lynda La Plante and Ian Rankin were inaugurated into the ceremony's Hall of Fame.