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Four-Year-Old Boy Murdered in East London, Woman Arrested

The Metropolitan Police are not seeking any other suspects in the case, stating there is no wider public safety risk.

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Overview

  • A four-year-old boy was found with knife injuries at a residential property in east London and later died in hospital.
  • A 41-year-old woman, known to the boy, has been arrested on suspicion of his murder.
  • The Metropolitan Police received a call raising concerns for the child's welfare late on Wednesday night.
  • The police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and have stated there is no wider public safety risk.
  • Specialist officers from the homicide team are working on the investigation, with additional officers present in the area due to the impact on the community.