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| Croydon stabbing: Pregnant woman killed | Croydon stabbing: Pregnant woman killed |
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| A woman who was about eight months pregnant has been stabbed to death in south London. | A woman who was about eight months pregnant has been stabbed to death in south London. |
| The woman, 26, was found with stab wounds at a home in Raymead Avenue, Thornton Heath, Croydon, at 03:30 BST and pronounced dead at the scene. | The woman, 26, was found with stab wounds at a home in Raymead Avenue, Thornton Heath, Croydon, at 03:30 BST and pronounced dead at the scene. |
| Scotland Yard said the woman's baby had been delivered by paramedics and taken to hospital. The child remains in a critical condition. | Scotland Yard said the woman's baby had been delivered by paramedics and taken to hospital. The child remains in a critical condition. |
| A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. | A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
| Det Ch Insp Mick Norman described the stabbing as "a horrific incident". | Det Ch Insp Mick Norman described the stabbing as "a horrific incident". |
| The Met said the woman's next of kin had been informed and a post-mortem examination would be held in due course. | |
| Det Ch Insp Norman said "a large crime scene is in place, and is likely to be in place for some time". |