Arrest made in Tower Hamlets murder investigation

Detectives have this evening arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Jack Hague in Tower Hamlets.

The 24-year-old was taken into custody after attending an east London police station.

Mr Hague's family have been informed.

A murder investigation was launched following after police were called at about 20:20hrs on Sunday, 5 May to reports of a fight on Corfield Street, E2.

Officers attended and found a man with a stab injury. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, 38-year-old Jack sadly died at the scene.

His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6482/05May. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.