Man arrested after Jack Hague stabbed to death in Bethnal Green

John Dunne

9 May 2024 at 5:07 pm·1-min read

Homicide detectives have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Jack Hague in Tower Hamlets.

The 24-year-old was detained after attending an east London police station.

A murder investigation was launched after police were scrambled to a fight in Corfield Street at around 8.20pm on Sunday.

Mr Hague, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering a stab wound.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

In a tribute, his mother said: “His smile was amazing - he was loving, funny, giving of his time and loved being Uncle Jack to his niece and two nephews best of all.

“He is my son, my blue-eyed boy and will live in me until the day I die.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6482/05May. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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