Woman, 50, arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 16, found dead in Dagenham

A man died at the scene and a woman later died in hospital following the attack (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

A 50-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was found dead in Dagenham.

Police were called to Halbutt Street at 9.44pm on Thursday night, where the boy's body was found.

The death is being treated as suspicious but unexplained, Barking & Dagenham Police said.

The woman who was arrested remains in custody.

The Standard has contacted Scotland Yard for further details.