Murder investigation after four-year-old boy stabbed to death in London

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A murder investigation has been launched after a four-year-old boy was stabbed to death inside a home in London.

Police were called to an address in Montague Road, Hackney on Wednesday night. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and inside the address they found a four-year-old boy suffering knife injuries.

He was taken to hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A investigation has been launched with a a 41-year-old woman, who was known to the boy, arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody.

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.

Montague Road is a narrow road lined with large houses and is close to Hackney Downs tube and railway station

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“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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