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Leyton stabbing: 18-year-old arrested for murder

News imageMet Police David MartinezMet Police
David Martinez collapsed and died in a street in Leyton, east London

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man stabbed to death in east London.

David Martinez-Valencia, 26, collapsed in North Birkbeck Road, Leyton, on Wednesday shortly before 16:30 GMT.

Police believe the Spanish national was attacked in a nearby building by someone he knew before he went into the road, where he died.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, the Met said.

The incident is not thought to be gang-related.

Mr Martinez-Valencia is the 21st person to be killed in London this year.

News imageAnjum Shahzad Scene in North Birkbeck Road, LeytonAnjum Shahzad
Mr Martinez was treated by paramedics but he was pronounced dead at 17:10 GMT