A WOMAN has died after falling from a block of flats in East London.

       The 26-year-old fell from height on International Way, Stratford.

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       An air ambulance was seen after the 26-year-old fell from the block of flats Credit: Twitter

       Police were called to the area shortly after 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon to reports of an offence taking place.

       Officers attended the scene and a man was arrested and has since been taken into custody.

       Shortly after it was reported that a woman had fallen from a block of flats.

       Despite the efforts of emergency services, the 26-year-old woman tragically died a short time later.

       Her next of kin have been informed, and a probe has been launched, police confirmed.

       The Met Police said in a statement: "A 26-year-old woman has died after a fall from height from a block of flats in International Way, Stratford.

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       "Police were called to the location shortly after 16.30hrs on Tuesday, 17 August to a report of an offence.

       "Officers attended and a man was arrested. He has been taken into custody.

       "As is routine in these circumstances, the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards and the Independent Office for Police Conduct have been informed."

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       The woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene 3

       Witnesses saw emergency services rush to the scene Credit: Twitter