A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in a pub in Braintree.
Lawrence Bourke, 23, of Lister Road, Braintree, is due to appear via video link at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 19 May).
It follows the death of a man at The Swiss Bell pub in Mountbatten Road on Sunday. The victim has been named as Scott Gilhooly, aged 44, from Braintree.
A post mortem examination was carried out yesterday, which found he died as a result of stab wounds to the chest and neck.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr Gilhooly’s death and anyone who has information that could assist with the enquiry is asked to call the North Major Crime Team on 101.
Police have also been carrying out patrols in the area and anyone with information is also urged to speak to them.
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