Conjoined twins born in London

Conjoined twins have been cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital and are due to leave soon   Photo: PA

The two boys were born six weeks ago at University College Hospital in central London and have been cared for at Great Ormond Street.

Their parents, who wish to remain anonymous, are taking the boys home so they can grow and get stronger before an operation to attempt to separate them later this year.

No abortion for conjoined twins mother It is not known how they are joined but it is likely they have separate hearts and circulation as doctors are discussing separating them. In some cases it is not possible to safely separate conjoined twins.