Boy, 4, dies from knife injuries at home as woman arrested on suspicion of murder

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A four-year-old child has tragically died after suffering knife wounds in London.Emergency services were called to a home in Hackney at around 10.05pm on Wednesday.Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, the boy passed away as a result of the injuries.A 41-year-old woman, who was known to the child, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

She remains in police custody.The child's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the Mirror reports. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. An investigation is being led by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.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 leading up to it.“This incident occurred within the home and, while there 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.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .