A five-year-old girl has died from knife wounds in London, sparking a murder investigation.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police say they're confident that the victim is Sayagi Sivanantham, although formal identification is yet to be made.
Police raced to a flat on Monarch Parade in the Mithcam area of south London at around 4pm on Tuesday.
The alarm was raised after reports of two people being injured.
Sayagi and a 35-year-old woman were found inside the property.
Paramedics took the tot to hospital but she sadly died soon after.
The 35-year-old woman was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition, according to the force.
Officers remain in attendance at the hospital.
The Metropolitan Police said it is believed that all parties involved were known to each other and are currently not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Justin Howick said: "This is a tragic incident and we are working very hard to fully understand what has happened.
"Whilst I know the effects of this incident will, understandably, shock and sadden the local community, please be reassured that we are not seeking anyone else in connection with Sayagi's death and there is no cause for the community to be fearful or alarmed.
"I would like to hear from anyone who feels they may have information that could assist our investigation."
