Walthamstow murder: Arrest made as father-of-two stabbed to death in east London

The family of a father-of-two stabbed to death on the streets of London today said “the world is less bright” as detectives appealed for help to track down his killer.

Josh McKay, 33, was knifed on Lea Bridge Road in Waltham Forest, east London, shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Police, paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance were scrambled but despite their efforts, he died at the scene.