A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed at a Mile End nightclub over the weekend.

The 23-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics who were called to the Boheme night club on Mile End Road, close to the junction with Burdett Road at 4.30am.

The man’s next of kin have been informed and a post mortem is being arranged.

A 27-year-old man was arrested yesterday in connection with the murder.

He is in custody at an east London police station.

Detectives from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command are investigating.