A murder investigation has been launched after a man has died in an assault in Maldon.
The incident took place on Maldon High Street last night (Saturday 29 June).
The victim, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital, however he died of his injures this afternoon. The victim’s family were with him at hospital when he passed away and they are receiving support from authorities.
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and they remain in custody for questioning.
The arrests follow reports that two men were assaulted in front of Iceland, at the junction of Market Hill, at around 8.50pm. The second victim, a 26-year-old man from Maldon, was taken to hospital by land ambulance with a suspected broken jaw.
Senior Investigating Officer Daniel Stoten said: “Sadly, one of the victims has died as a result of his injuries and we are treating this as a murder investigation.”
“Our investigation has been making progress and we have secured the arrest of three men.”
“I continue to urge anyone who was in the vicinity of the High Street at around 8pm and 9pm – particularly close to the Iceland store – to get in contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Essex Police on 101 quoting crime references 42/102558/19 and 42/102562/19.
