A murder investigation is underway after a one-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy were stabbed to death.

Police were called to a home in Aldborough Road North, Ilford, at about 5.30pm on Sunday (April 27) to reports of a man and two children injured.

Police officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

The baby girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while the boy was taken to hospital to treat his injuries, shortly before his death.

A 40-year-old man has also been taken to hospital for treatment and is currently in critical condition.

Police said all three suffered knife injuries.

Read more: Neighbours heard woman scream for help before baby girl and boy, 3, were stabbed

A murder investigation has been launched - although police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal tweeted: "Earlier today there was an incident in Ilford.

"Two young children have passed away and an investigation is ongoing. My thoughts are with the family and wider community who are grieving this unspeakable tragedy.

"We ask that everyone please respects the family's privacy at this difficult time."

Enquiries into the circumstances continue.