Woman held on suspicion of murdering 10-year-old boy

A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 10-year-old boy.

She walked into a police station in the early hours of Sunday to speak to officers and a short while later the boy was found dead at a home in Cumberland Park, Acton, west London.

Police believe they know the identity of the boy, who was known to the woman, Scotland Yard said.

No-one else is being sought in connection with the death.

Reverend Nick Jones, the rector of Acton, who lives on the same street, said news was "shattering".

He said: "I'm still shaking a bit, it's hugely upsetting."

Another neighbour said he was "in shock".

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.