Jubilant Sykes was stabbed dead on Monday.

Opera singer, Jubilant Sykes, was fatally stabbed on Monday and now his son has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Officers responded to the scene at around 9.20pm following a call regarding an ongoing assault at an address in Santa Monica.

Inside they found Sykes, 71, was 'critical injuries consistent with a stabbing'.

Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

His son was also in the home and taken into custody without incident.

He was then arrested on suspicion of homicide.

The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.

Authorities believe the incident to be an isolated one. A weapon was recovered at the scene.

It's been reported that the victim's son has a history of mental health struggles.

Lieutenant Gilmour added: “The family reports the suspect had prior mental health issues. However, it is unknown if that contributed to the incident.”