Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Hackney.
Police were alerted to the incident after a man, aged in his 50s, attended a police station shortly after 10:00hrs on Monday, 3 March. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended an address in Homerton Road, E9 and discovered the body of a man, believed aged in his 60s.
Work is ongoing to identify and inform his next of kin.
Both men are believed to know each other and police are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.
Enquiries into the circumstances continue.
Acting Chief Superintendent Brigid Beehag-Fisher, responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said: “I know this will be distressing for local residents as well as the wider community. There will be increased policing presence in and around the location in the coming days.
“Please speak to any of these officers and PCSOs if you have any concerns. If you have any information, please speak to one of the team at the scene or call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1822/3Mar. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”