Murder investigation: The man collapsed outside Crispe House
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Mark Chandler17 June 2016
Detectives in east London have launched a murder inquiry after a 48-year-old man collapsed in the street and died.
The man was found lying outside the Crispe House block of flats in Dovehouse Mead, Barking, at 8.20pm on Wednesday.
He was rushed to hospital but died yesterday, police say.
A post-mortem examination to find out what caused his death is due to be held tomorrow at Queen’s Hospital in Romford.
Detectives from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of murder who is currently being held at an east London police station.
Anyone with information should call police on 020 8345 3715 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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