Woman charged with murder of two children in east London

The boys aged two and five were found in Dagenham on Friday.

Police were called to Cornwallis Road in Dagenham on Friday
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 20th Dec 2022
Last updated 20th Dec 2022

A 44-year old woman's been charged with the murder of two boys, aged two and five, who were found dead at a home in Dagenham on Friday.

Emergency services were called to a house on Cornwallis Road, but both children were pronounced dead at the scene.

Kara Alexander will appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court later.

Their family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Post-mortem examinations and formal identifications will be arranged in due course.

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