A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother in her home.

Leighann Duffy was stabbed in the neck at her home in Hatherley House, Walthamstow, on September 1.

She died in hospital on September 3.

A six-year-old child at the address received treatment at the scene for a minor injury and did not attend hospital.

A man was arrested yesterday and remains in custody.

Neighbours described how they went to Miss Duffy's aid when they heard her screams.

A post-mortem gave the cause of death as a stab wound.

Anyone with information can contact the incident room on 020 8345 3985. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.