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Kelly Mary Fauvrelle: Pregnant woman killed in Croydon named | |
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A heavily pregnant woman who was stabbed to death has been named as Kelly Mary Fauvrelle. | |
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering the 26-year-old, who was pronounced dead at a house in Croydon, south London, early on Saturday. | |
Her baby was delivered at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital where it is in a critical condition. | |
Police said a 29-year-old was in custody and a 37-year-old had been released under investigation. | |
Both men were arrested on Saturday. | |
Scotland Yard said it was keeping an "open mind as to motive". | |
Det Ch Insp Mick Norman described it as "a horrific incident" and said the force's "sympathies go out to [the woman's] devastated family". | Det Ch Insp Mick Norman described it as "a horrific incident" and said the force's "sympathies go out to [the woman's] devastated family". |
It is believed Ms Fauvrelle was about eight months pregnant. A post-mortem examination is due to be held. | |
A cordon is in place around the whole of Raymead Avenue, Thornton Heath. | |
Chandra Mutucumarana, who has lived in the street since 1976, said he was "utterly shocked" and neighbours were "upset for her but hopeful for the child". |