Detective launch murder investigation after man dies nine days after he was found stabbed in east London

Florin Onea died on Monday after he was found by police with a stab wound following reports of a disturbance in Ilford
Investigation: Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Hickling Road, Ilford
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Jamie Bullen27 October 2015
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Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died nine days after he was found stabbed in Ilford.

Florin Onea, 49, died on Monday after he was found by police with a stab wound on Saturday, October 17 following reports of a disturbance at an address in Hickling Road.

A post-mortem has yet to take place and although police said he had not been formally identified his next of kin are aware.

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the address and has been charged with GBH with intent.

Officers from the Homicide and Major Crime Command continue to investigate.