Toddler stabbed to death in flat

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) A toddler was found stabbed to death in an east London flat early today, police said.

The child, thought to be aged two, was found at the property in Barking just after midnight.

A woman in her 20s was found with stab wounds in the flat and is recovering in hospital.

''Her condition is believed to be serious, but not life threatening,'' a Metropolitan Police spokesman said. ''Officers from the child abuse investigation command are investigating.'' There have been no arrests. A post mortem on the child is due to be held. Police released no more details of the incident.

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