Pictures from scene after Hackney boy, 4, stabbed to death

Police were called to Montague Road, Hackney, on Wednesday (December 20) at around 10.50pm after receiving a call raising concerns about a child.

Emergency services found the boy, 4, with knife injuries, and he was rushed to hospital for treatment.

Despite efforts, he died from his injuries.

Forensics are at the scene of Montague Road (Image: PA)

Police tape has been stretched across part of the street, with a police car parked outside.

Forensics are at the scene of Montague Road (Image: PA)

Forensic investigators can be seen collecting evidence at the property.

Forensics are at the scene of Montague Road (Image: PA)

The boy's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A woman, 41, who was known to the boy, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Forensics are at the scene of Montague Road (Image: PA)

The Metropolitan Police said that while enquiries are ongoing, officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, who leads policing for Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said: “This is an extremely distressing incident which will understandably cause shock and disbelief amongst the local community and those who attended the scene.

Forensics are at the scene of Montague Road (Image: PA)

"We are working with our partners, including Hackney Council and the school community, to ensure support is there for people who need it.

"Specialist officers from our homicide team are progressing this investigation and continue to work to establish the circumstances of this young child’s death, and the events that led up to it. This incident occurred within the home and, while is no wider public safety risk, additional officers will be present in the area as we recognise the impact this will have on the community.”