Arrests after baby found dead in east London home
The baby was found in Mimosa Close, Romford
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A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead in a home in east London.
The Met Police said a welfare call was made to an address in Mimosa Close, Romford, just after 19:30 BST on Tuesday evening.
Officers attended and "located" the body of a baby.
The death is being treated as "unexpected and under investigation" and a post-mortem examination will be held to determine cause of death.
The force said it could not release any further information about the arrests.
A crime scene remains in place at the address.
Next of kin are aware, the force added.
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