Officers and paramedics attended Harrow Road at 04:27 this morning (Pic-Google Maps)
Police were called just before 04:30 Thursday 28, October following reports of a fight taking place at Harrow Road.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended where they found a male, believed to be 18, with stab wounds.
Despite the best efforts of the paramedics he was pronounced dead at the scene at 04:27.
The 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder, he was taken to an east London police station where he remains in police custody.
Formal identification has not taken place, but the victim’s next of kin has been informed.
A post mortem will be scheduled and a crime scene remains in place.
At this early stage detectives are retaining an open mind concerning motive.
Police are asking for anyone who witnessed this incident or has information should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 885/28OCT.
To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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