A woman has died in east London after consuming a suspected cannabis sweet, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The force said the 23-year-old woman purchased the "gummies" via a messaging app on her phone and they were delivered to her home in Ilford, on March 29.

The sweets came in packaging branded with " Trrlli Peachie O's " and the woman and a 21-year-old friend both ate one each but both immediately fell ill.

They were taken to an east London hospital for treatment but the 23-year-old subsequently died in hospital on April 2.

The Met said her identity was not being released at this time. The 21-year-old has since been discharged from hospital following treatment.

A man was arrested in connection with the incident on April 1 and subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.

The force said he was found in possession of a large quantity of cash and what were believed to be edible cannabis products.

Officers have issued a warning over the sweets and said a number have been recovered and are being tested.

The Met said the case may be linked to another incident in March where a woman was taken to hospital after eating a cannabis sweet in Tower Hamlets.

She has since been discharged but an inquiry is underway to establish whether the sweet was from the same batch involved in the Ilford death.