Man released over Albert Wright murder in Hainault

Albert Wright was found with multiple stab wounds

A man arrested over the murder of an 80-year-old who was stabbed to death at his east London home has been released without charge.

Albert Wright, known as Bert, was found with multiple stab wounds on the floor of his home in Trelawney Road, Hainault, on Friday night.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said officers went to the property after a call from the victim's son.

A 48-year-old man held on Saturday has been released without charge, he said.