The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrest of three people in connection with the fatal stabbing of British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley, whose death has shocked the music industry and sparked a murder investigation in London.

Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, was discovered dead at a property on Rayleigh Road, Silvertown, after police were called at around 9am.

“It is with overwhelming sadness that we confirm that Mark ‘Yinka’ Orabiyi professionally known as Talay Riley passed away..