A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another boy of the same age was stabbed to death in east London.
Detective Superintendent James Conway said: “Tragically, a 15-year-old boy lost his life yesterday after being stabbed here in Hackney.
“We have informed the boy’s family who are understandably heartbroken.
“Specially trained officers are supporting them at this unimaginably difficult time.
“Last night our detectives worked around the clock to begin to uncover what happened and as a result of these inquiries we arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of murder.
“He remains in custody for questioning.”
Officers were called to Stellman Close following reports of a stabbing at around 4pm on Tuesday.
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The injured boy was found with stab wounds and died at the scene.
Police said the incident happened in a busy area.
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