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Murder investigation launched after fatal stabbing in Hackney

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman at an address in Dumont Road, Hackney.

On Tuesday, 17 June at 04:57hrs officers were called to reports of a gas explosion with a person trapped inside an address.

Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.

A woman aged 46 was found inside the property with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was sadly declared dead at the scene.

A 44-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder. He was taken to hospital with slash wounds where he currently remains. His condition is not life-changing or life-threatening.

Two children ages 9 and 7 have also been taken to hospital as a precaution but are not believed to have been inside the property at the time of the gas explosion.

Local road closures are in place while enquiries continue. There are also additional officers on patrol in the local area.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 926/17June or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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