A 34-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in Leyton. 

The victim, aged 40, was pronounced dead at a property in High Road, above Cleopatra beauty salon opposite Coronation Gardens, after police were called at 3.30am on Saturday. 

Massimo Fishti, of High Road, Leyton, was arrested shortly after, remains in custody and is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates Court tomorrow. 

The victim is yet to be named.

Police believe the two men were known to each other. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call detectives on 0208 345 3714.  

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.