A man wanted in connection with the death of a woman in Stratford has been arrested in Essex.

Detectives were attempting to trace 36-year-old Mark Hayes following the death of Phyllis Hayes, 65 in Stratford yesterday.

Shortly after 12noon yesterday, police were called to an address in Idmiston Road, E15 following the discovery of a body, that had suffered multiple stab wounds.

In the early hours of this morning, officers from Essex police arrested Mark Hayes on suspicion of murder.

He currently remains in custody at a police station in Grays pending further enquires.