Grays: Murder investigation launched
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Sunday 8 October
Officers investigating the death of a man in Grays have made three further arrests as part of their investigation.
Today, Sunday 8 October, officers have made two arrests as part of their investigation – a 31-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman who have both been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
This follows an arrest made on Saturday 7 October, when a 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
All arrests are in addition to the arrest of a 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Currently, all four remain in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Terry Balding said:
This has been a fast-moving investigation, with four arrests, and we will continue to work at pace to identify the circumstances that lead to this man’s death.
We continue to believe that this is an isolated incident but appreciate that it’s a concerning time for the community.
I would continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to officers who are supporting the community with high-visibility patrols today and speak to us.
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Friday 6 October
We were called to an incident at an address close to New Road, Grays, shortly after 3.40am on Friday 6 October.
Officers arrived and found a disturbance had taken place and a man had sustained a serious injury.
Despite the efforts of medics at the scene, the man sadly died.
We are now investigating the man’s death and detectives and staff from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are working quickly to establish the circumstances which led up to it.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Terry Balding said:
“Our investigation is in its early stages and we’re working quickly to identify the circumstances around this incident.
“There will continue to be a police presence in the area today and throughout the weekend as our enquiries continue.
“At this stage, we believe this to be a serious but isolated incident and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the Grays community.
“I would encourage anyone with information on the incident, including anyone who may have been with the man who has died during the night to come forward and speak to us.”