Four year old dies from knife injuries in east London

Police have told us a four year old boy has died after suffering knife injuries at an address in east London

Emergency services were called to the address in Hackney last night just before 11pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of a child at a property in Montague Road

When they arrived they found the little boy and he was taken to hospital, where he later died.

We're told a 41 year old woman who was known to the child has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

She is still in police custody and we're told the force isn't looking for anyone else.

Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway who leads policing for Hackney and Tower Hamlets said:

“This is an extremely distressing incident which will understandably cause shock and disbelief amongst the local community and those who attended the scene.

"We are working with our partners, including Hackney Council and the school community, to ensure support is there for people who need it.

"Specialist officers from our homicide team are progressing this investigation and continue to work to establish the circumstances of this young child’s death, and the events that led up to it. This incident occurred within the home and, while is no wider public safety risk, additional officers will be present in the area as we recognise the impact this will have on the community.”

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