A murder investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found inside a wheelie bin in north London. 

Police were called to Tollington Road, Islington, at 4pm on Saturday. 

A post-mortem examination has been carried out but has proved inconclusive and further tests are pending. 

Detectives are still working to establish the identity of the man. 

A spokesman for the Met Police said: “Enquiries are being led by the Central North Command. 

“A 52-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 12 May on suspicion of murder.

“He is currently in custody at a north London police station.”