A 46-year-old woman has been found fatally stabbed following a gas explosion in Stoke Newington.

Police have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder after the body was discovered.

The man has been taken to hospital to be treated for slash wounds.

Two children have also been taken to hospital, but are not believed to have been in the property at the time of the explosion.

A 46-year-old woman has been found fatally stabbed following a gas explosion in Stoke Newington

The Metropolitan Police said: “A woman aged 46 was found inside the property with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was sadly declared dead at the scene.

“A 44-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder.

"He was taken to hospital with slash wounds where he currently remains. His condition is not life-changing or life-threatening.

"Two children aged nine and seven have also been taken to hospital as a precaution but are not believed to have been inside the property at the time of the gas explosion."

Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters were called to the property on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, in the early hours of this morning

Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters were called to the property on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, in the early hours of this morning.

A corden remains in place, and police are still investigating.

Stoke Newington Church Street is closed from the junction of the A10 to Defoe Road.

Kersley Road is completely closed.

A cordon remains in place, and police are still investigating