Police arrest 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder after teenager, 19, was stabbed to death in east London on weekend of bloodshed in capital
- A 19-year-old man and a second male were stabbed in Poplar on Friday evening
- The teenager died at the scene while the second is still being treated in hospital
- A 21-year-old man from Tower Hamlets has been arrested on suspicion of murder
- The incident in Poplar was one of three London knife attacks on Friday
A 21-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing a teenager to death in east London on Friday.
Police officers were called to an near Crossharbour DLR station in Poplar at around 6pm on Friday night, where they found two men with stab wounds.
A 19-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of the emergency services, while a second man was rushed to hospital by the London Ambulance Service and is still receiving treatment.
A 19-year-old was pronounced dead outside Crossharbour DLR station in Poplar, east London on Friday (pictured) after being stabbed by a 21-year-old. Another man was rushed to hospital
Forensic officers attended the scene of the murder after officers were called at around 6pm on Friday evening
British Transport Police detectives arrested a 21-year-old man from Tower Hamlets, east London on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Langley said: ‘We have been working around the clock to trace those responsible for his death and this is a positive step in the ongoing investigation.
‘I’d like to thank the victim’s family for their patience and strength and once again extend our deepest condolences to them. They are continuing to be supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
‘I know the local community and many people across the country have been truly shocked by this senseless killing, and we will continue to work tirelessly to make sure those responsible face justice.’
Police cordoned off the area close to Crossharbour DLR station on Friday to investigate the fatal stabbing
The incident in Poplar was one of three London stabbings to have taken place on Friday.
Earlier in the day, a police officer was stabbed in Hendon, northwest London after chasing a man suspected of having a knife.
After officers were called at around 1.15pm, the suspect managed to flee from the scene, stabbing one policeman in the arm.
At around 10.40pm that evening, another stabbing was reported in Haringey, north London.
Officers found a 23-year-old who had been knifed and he was rushed to hospital where his condition has been assessed as critical.
Furthremore, another man, believed to be in his 30s, was stabbed to death on Saturday evening in Penge, south London.