Hackney: Boy, 15, arrested after teenager stabbed to death in east London
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 Chief Superintendent James Conway said: "Tragically a 15-year-old boy lost his life yesterday after he was 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 start to piece together what happened and as a result of those inquiries we have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of murder.
"He remains in custody for questioning."
Officers were called to Stellman Close after reports of a stabbing at about 4pm on Tuesday.
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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