Tilbury: Man dies following assault
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A man seriously injured following an assault in Tilbury has died in hospital.
The man, who’s in his 30s, was found injured in Feenan Highway shortly before 9.45pm on Sunday 2 January.
He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and, sadly, he has now died.
The investigation into the incident is now a homicide enquiry.
Detective Inspector Julie Gowen, who's leading the investigation, said:
“I want to express our condolences to the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
“Our investigation into this incident is progressing well but still need anyone who we’ve not spoken to who saw anything, or has any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or any other information to come forward.”
A 19 year-old man, Darnel Curtin, of Chesterton Way, Tilbury, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the assault.
He is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 3 February.
Information can be submitted through a dedicated portal.
Please quote incident 975 of 2 January.
You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.