Plaistow stab death: Man arrested over 'brutal' knife attack

Elliot Francique was found in his bedroom with multiple knife wounds

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the "brutal" killing of a victim in his own home in east London.

Elliot Francique, also 20, was found with fatal stab wounds in his bedroom in Hudson Close, Plaistow, on 19 April.

Paramedics were called to the scene at about 15:30 BST but Mr Francique was declared dead an hour later.

Police said the suspect had forced his way in to the property to carry out the "brutal" and "targeted" attack.

They described the suspect as "a black man dressed in black clothing" who fled the home after the stabbing.

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