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Dead babies' ashes recovered by police after 'heartbreaking' burglary

The ashes of twins stolen during a burglary are to be returned to their parents after they were recovered by police.

The ashes were stolen during a break-in at a flat in Richmond, south west London, on Monday night.

They were of twins who died at birth, and police said the burglary was a "heartbreaking ordeal" for the victims.

Officers discovered the ashes while investigating a different burglary on Wednesday evening and have made three arrests.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said three men, aged 37, 26, and 31 were held in Whitton, south west London, and later bailed.