A teenager has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was found fatally injured in Epping.
Stephen Morrisson, 30, was found seriously injured in a car park in Epping New Road on 23 June. He was taken to hospital by paramedics where he sadly died of a stab wound injury. Officers believe Stephen had been assaulted before he died.
A 17-year-old boy from West London was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of murder. He remains in Police custody.
He is the eighth person to be arrested in connection with the death of Stephen.
Six men and one women have all been arrested and questioned in connection with the incident. They have since been released on bail pending further enquires.
An investigation into Stephens death remains ongoing. Essex Police would still like to hear from anyone who has information about the incident to get in touch.
The family of Stephen Morrison have paid tribute to him, describing him as ‘larger than life itself’.
They said: “He was taken too early and so tragically and our lives will never be the same again. He leaves such a big empty hole that can never be filled.”
Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Essex Police on 101, quoting crime reference 1191 of 23 June.
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