A teenager has been arrested over the death of 18-year-old Hussain Chaudhry, who was fatally stabbed in east London on Wednesday.

The Metropolitan Police said an 18-year-old was arrested on Friday evening on suspicion of murdering Mr Chaudhry and was taken to an east London police station, where he remains in custody.

Police were called to Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, at around 5.20pm to reports of a stabbing, and Mr Chaudhry was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other people related to him suffered slash injuries to their hands, with a woman in her 40s still in hospital, while a man in his 20s has since been discharged, the Met said.

Mr Chaudhry’s family said in a statement: “We are deeply grieved by the loss of our beloved Hussain and respectfully ask for the privacy and space to come to terms with this tragic situation.

“We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for their kindness, compassion, condolences, prayers and goodwill. We have no other comment at this time.”

Detective Chief Inspector Perry Benton, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “A young man has lost his life in tragic circumstances and my thoughts remain with his family and friends at this awful time.

“I am continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward and speak with my team. Any piece of information could prove to be vital.”

He said additional officers will be in the area over the coming days to help reassure the community and listen to concerns from residents.

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested on Wednesday has been released under investigation.

Anybody with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 1570 or 101 and quote CAD 5697/17Mar. Information can also be tweeted to @MetCC.

Information can also be provided, anonymously, by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.