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Baby of London stabbing victim dies

Kelly Mary Fauvrelle was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday morning
Kelly Mary Fauvrelle was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday morning

The baby of a woman who was stabbed to death in London on Saturday has died.

Kelly Mary Fauvrelle, 26, was eight months' pregnant and found with stab injuries at her address in Raymead Avenue, Thornton Heath.

She died at the scene, while paramedics managed to deliver her baby son, who her family named Riley.

Police confirmed this morning that baby Riley had died.

Meanwhile, police are looking to identify a man pictured walking towards Ms Fauvrelle's home and running away from the scene minutes later.

In the footage released by the Metropolitan Police, a man is seen walking towards Ms Fauvrelle’s address at 3.11am and running back just over ten minutes later.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

One, aged 37, was released under investigation on Sunday, and a second, aged 29, has been released on bail until early August.

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Norman of the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command said: "This morning, we heard the sad news that Kelly's baby son, Riley, has died in hospital. Our thoughts remain with their family.

"This tragic development makes it even more important that anyone with information comes forward as a matter of urgency.

"We have released footage as the next step in what has been a fast-paced, and extremely challenging investigation".

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He added that the force was unable to say whether Mrs Fauvrelle's attacker was known to her and officers are keeping an open mind.

He said: "A dedicated team of detectives are working day and night on this investigation.

"We have assured Kelly's family - and I want to assure local residents and the wider public too - that we are doing absolutely everything in our power to find the person responsible."