A 17-year-old boy from Woolwich has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a man died and another was injured in two stabbings.
Carl Hopkins, 49, was found dead in Colchester, Essex, on February 11.
Police confirmed he died from a stab wound to his lung.
A 40-year-old man was stabbed in the back on February 10, also in Colchester.
Essex Police say both incidents are believed to be drug-related.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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