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New Malden deaths: Woman held after three children found dead | New Malden deaths: Woman held after three children found dead |
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Police are continuing to question a 42-year-old woman suspected of murdering three of her children in south-west London. | Police are continuing to question a 42-year-old woman suspected of murdering three of her children in south-west London. |
Tania Clarence was arrested after the bodies of a girl, aged four, and twin boys, aged three, were found at home in Thetford Road, New Malden, on Tuesday. | Tania Clarence was arrested after the bodies of a girl, aged four, and twin boys, aged three, were found at home in Thetford Road, New Malden, on Tuesday. |
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. | Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. |
The children are believed to have had a life-limiting genetic condition. | The children are believed to have had a life-limiting genetic condition. |
Police say the children's post-mortem examinations will take place at Great Ormond Street later. | |
Officers were called to the family home at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday and found the children dead. | Officers were called to the family home at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday and found the children dead. |
Mrs Clarence was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries and later discharged and arrested on suspicion of murder. | Mrs Clarence was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries and later discharged and arrested on suspicion of murder. |
She remains in custody at a south London police station. | She remains in custody at a south London police station. |
Gary Clarence, who works as a director at City bank Investec, was not at home at the time of the deaths. | Gary Clarence, who works as a director at City bank Investec, was not at home at the time of the deaths. |
The Met Police said specially trained detectives were supporting family members. | The Met Police said specially trained detectives were supporting family members. |