Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder after baby girl found dead

• Video report by Mahatir Pasha

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a baby girl in east London.

Police found the body at an address in Mimosa Close, Havering, at about 7.40pm on Tuesday.

The death is being treated as “unexpected” and is under investigation, the Metropolitan Police said.

The man and woman were held in custody after being arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

A crime scene remained in place at the address as officers carried out inquiries.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, from the Met’s Public Protection team covering Havering, said: “This is a tragic incident and we understand it will be hugely upsetting for local people.

“Our officers are still at the scene and we thank residents for their patience while we carry out our critical enquiries.

“At this time, the baby’s death is being treated as unexplained and a post-mortem examination will take place at the earliest opportunity to help us determine what may have happened and to confirm how long the baby’s body had been there.

“A man and a woman arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident remain in custody.”

A spokesman for the force said: "At approximately 19:40hrs on Tuesday, 22 August police were called to an address in Mimosa Close, Havering following reports for concerns of the welfare of a baby.

"Officers attended. The body of a baby was located.

"At this time the death is being treated as unexpected and under investigation.

"A scene remains in place at the address. Enquiries into the circumstances continue."

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