Dagenham: Man released by police after two young boys found dead in home

A woman, 44, held in connection with the deaths remains in custody.
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A man arrested after two boys were found dead at a home in east London has been released by police.

The Met Police began an investigation after the boys, aged two and five, were found dead at the property in Cornwallis Road, Dagenham, on Friday.

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Officers were initially called to a disturbance at a residential address near to the scene at around 2pm.

The children were found at a house on Cornwallis Road on Friday afternoonThe children were found at a house on Cornwallis Road on Friday afternoon
The children were found at a house on Cornwallis Road on Friday afternoon

The man was released without further action. A woman, 44, held in connection with the deaths remains in custody.

The arrested pair were known to both children, officers said in an initial statement.

Cordons remain in place at the location and enquiries continue.

Any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist the police investigation are asked to call 101, ref CAD 3408/16dec.