Police arrest London woman on murder charge as three children found dead

A 42-year-old mother was arrested on suspicion of murder after her three children, twin boys aged 3 and their sister, 4, were found dead.

17:56 23 April 2014

Tania Clarence, a 42-year-old mother was arrested on suspicion of murder after her three children, twin boys aged 3 and sister, 4 were found dead at the family’s £1.5million property in New Malden, south London on Tuesday evening. 

 

Friends of Mrs Clarence, who is a graphic designer, said that the three children all had ‘life-limiting genetic conditions.’ 

 

The children’s father has been named as Gary Clarence, who is understood to be with the couple’s eldest daughter in South Africa.  He is said to be flying home after hearing the news. 

 

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: 'The three children - a girl aged four and two boys aged three - were pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed.

 

'The woman, aged 43, was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries and later discharged.

 

'She was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody at a south London where she remains.

 

'The Homicide and Major Crime Command is investigating and incident room has opened in Sutton under Detective Chief Inspector Diane Tudway.

 

'Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.'

 

Post mortem examinations have been scheduled to establish the exact cause of deaths.