A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Walthamstow.
Police were called on Monday, 19 March at around 21:50 hours to a report of a stabbing in Vallentin Road, E17.
Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and found a man in his 40s suffering from stab injuries.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene at 22:55 hours.
Next of kin have been informed. Formal identification awaits. A post mortem examination will be held in due course.
A 36-year-old woman was arrested in east London at approximately 01:00hrs on Tuesday, 20 March on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody at an east London police station.
The Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating. Enquires are ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting CAD 7569/19 March. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.