A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the deaths of a woman and 23-month old girl who were found dead in east London.

Scotland Yard said police were called to an address in Oswald Mead in Hackney shortly after 9:10am after receiving reports that three people had been injured.

A woman (43) and a baby girl were pronounced dead at the scene.

The man was taken to an east London hospital for treatment and later arrested. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police have not yet formally identified the victims.