Vange: Tributes paid to 'genuine and reliable' man

The family of a man who had died following an assault in Vange have described him as ‘the most genuine and reliable friend’.

Detectives in the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched an investigation after emergency services were called to Riverview Centre, Vange, shortly after 6pm on Saturday 4 May 2024 where a seriously injured man was found in the communal hallway.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition where sadly, in December 2024, 42-year-old Hassan Bousanguar died in hospital.

We’ve continued to support his family and work hard to investigate the circumstances around this incident since May last year.

Hassan’s family said:

“Hassan will always will be a much-loved son, brother and uncle.
“He was the most genuine and reliable friend with selfless commitment to people and humanity.”

Codey Nolan, 33, of HMP Chelmsford, has been charged with his murder.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man assaulted in Vange in 2024.

Detectives in the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched an investigation after emergency services were called to Riverview Centre shortly after 6pm on Saturday 4 May last year.

They found a seriously injured man was found in the communal hallway.

He was taken to hospital and received extensive medical care, but sadly Hassan Bousanguar passed away in December 2024.

We’ve continued to support his family and work hard to investigate the circumstances around this incident since May last year.

Now, 33-year-old Codey Nolan, of HMP Chelmsford, has been charged with his murder.

He is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on 14 July.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Lydia George, said:

“A huge amount of work has been undertaken by our officers since this incident was first reported to us in May last year.
“Throughout that time, the victim’s family have acted with the upmost dignity, and I would ask that their privacy continues to be respected while this case continues to court.”

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