Invasive mosquitoes which can carry the deadly dengue virus have been found breeding in homes in east London, say health chiefs.
The UK Health Security Agency raised the alarm about the discovery following the unprecedented heatwaves in the capital this year.
It has ordered enhanced surveillance and trapping activities following the detection of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae at several residential properties.
Control measures have taken place to destroy the larvae.
The area of east London, which is not being disclosed by the UKHSA, is being monitored closely to identify and eradicate any further mosquitoes and larvae.
The health chiefs stressed that it is the first time that Aedes aegypti has been identified breeding in the UK.
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