Fourth arrest in Ilford murder investigation as victim named

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Ilford have made a fourth arrest.

Police were called at 01.06hrs on Friday, 4 October to reports of a stabbing in Chapel Road, Ilford.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a 50-year-old man, identified as Billy Keegan, suffering from a stab injury in the corridor of a block of flats.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Billy was pronounced dead at 01:30hrs.

His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The investigation is being led by detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

Officers carried out fast-paced enquiries and three men, aged 40, 36 and 28, were arrested shortly after on suspicion of murder. They were taken to an east London police station where they remain in custody.

A fourth man, aged 30, was arrested on Saturday, 5 October on suspicion of murder. He has been taken into custody.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the police on 101 quoting CAD 298/04OCT. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.