Father-of-two named as fatal stabbing victim
Josh McKay died from stab wounds in Leyton
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A man who was stabbed to death in east London has been named as Josh McKay.
Emergency services were called at about 15:00 BST on Saturday to reports of a stabbing in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton.
London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance attended but the 33-year-old died at the scene.
In a statement, Mr McKay's family said: 鈥淭he heart of our family has stopped beating.
"The world is less bright without his beautiful smile.鈥
Det Ch Insp Linda Bradley from the specialist crime command said: 鈥淥ur investigation is making progress and we have now made an arrest."
Police arrested a 38-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender on Sunday. She remains in custody.
鈥淗owever, we still need your help. Two children have been left without a father. If you saw anything, or have information regarding the person who killed Josh, please do the right thing and call us," Det Ch Insp Bradley added.
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