Man arrested over fatal stabbing of David Martinez-Valencia in east London 'knew victim'
The suspect knew the victim and the incident is not thought to be gang-related, police say.
Friday 8 March 2019 16:13, UK
A man has been arrested by detectives investigating the killing of a Spanish-Colombian man who was stabbed to death in east London.
The suspect, 18, was held on Thursday on suspicion of murdering 26-year-old David Steven Martinez-Valencia, Scotland Yard said.
"At this stage it is understood the victim and suspect were known to each other. The incident is not thought to be gang-related," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
The Spanish-Colombian is believed to have been fatally stabbed in a home in Leyton, east London, on Wednesday.
Officers think he left the scene before collapsing in the street nearby.
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Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to North Birkbeck Road at around 4.30pm, but Mr Martinez-Valencia died 40 minutes later.
His next of kin have been informed.
Investigators have yet to confirm the cause of death. A post-mortem examination began on Thursday.
At least 39 people have been stabbed to death across the UK so far this year amid a surge in violence.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to call the incident rook on 020 8345 3734 or Tweet information to @MetCC quoting CAD 5145/6Mar. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.