Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Essex pub

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in an Essex pub this morning.

The body was found at 8:45am this morning at the Swiss Bell pub on Mountbatten Road in Braintree.

Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A spokesman For Essex Police said: “Detectives have started a murder investigation following the death of a man in Braintree.”

“We were called at 8.45am this morning, Sunday 17 May with reports that a man had been found dead at the Swiss Bell pub, Mountbatten Road, Braintree.”

“A man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. We are still on scene.”

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