A murder investigation is under way following the discovery of a man’s body minutes after a suspect known to him walked into a police station to speak to officers.
The victim, believed to be aged in his 60s, was discovered by police and paramedics at an address in Homerton Road, Hackney.
Officers were alerted to the incident when a man, in his 50s, attended a police station shortly after 10am on Monday.
He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Work is ongoing to identify and inform his next of kin, the Metropolitan Police said.
A force spokesman added: “Both men are believed to know each other and police are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident.
“Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
Acting Chief Superintendent Brigid Beehag-Fisher, responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said: “I know this will be distressing for local residents as well as the wider community.
“There will be increased policing presence in and around the location in the coming days.
“Please speak to any of these officers and PCSOs if you have any concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD1822/3Mar, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
