Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Thomas Cudjoe in Ilford last weekend have made three further arrests.

Three men, aged 23, 21, and 20, were detained this morning and remain in custody at east London police stations.

It follows the arrests of two men, aged 24 and 22 on Tuesday evening.

Thomas, of Richmond Road, Ilford, died from multiple stab wounds to the chest and legs. The 29-year-old was found in the forecourt of a Shell petrol station in Ley Street at around 3.15am.

Police are still appealing for information. Witnesses should contact police on 020 8345 3865 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.