Andre Foster death: Murder arrest after man stabbed in Kilburn flat

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Andre Foster was pronounced dead at the scene

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing at a flat in north-west London.

Andre Foster - also known as Andre Jacks - was found injured at Gable Lodge in Mowbray Road, Kilburn, just before 10:00 GMT on Tuesday and pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination found the 44-year-old died from a stab wound to the neck.

On Friday, the 29-year-old suspect was arrested at an address in Nottingham.

He is due to be transferred to a London police station on Christmas Eve.

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Emergency services including the air ambulance were called to the scene

Next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

Det Ch Insp Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said: "This arrest is a significant development in this investigation as we continue to strive to give Andre's family and friends the answers they need.

"However, I would still appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Gable Lodge... or who has information that could assist our investigation to get in touch."

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