Grammy-winning musician stabbed to death as police make murder arrests

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8 Jun 2026 • 10:20 PM MYT
The Independent
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Grammy-winning musician stabbed to death as police make murder arrests

  • Grammy-winning musician Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, 35, was stabbed to death in east London on the morning of 5 June.
  • Paramedics found Orabiyi with stab wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Riley was a singer-songwriter who collaborated with notable artists including Dua Lipa, Zendaya, Khalid, and Flo.
  • Tributes have been paid by fellow musicians such as Stormzy, Wretch 32, and Oritse Williams, with his brother Scribz Riley sharing a heartfelt message.
  • Three people were arrested on suspicion of murder; one man has been released on bail, while a second man and a woman were released with no further action as police continue their investigation.

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