Essex Police have arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a fatal assault at a caravan park in Clacton. The victim, a man in his 40s from Frinton, Essex, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of officers.
Incident at Valley Road Caravan Park
Police were called to Valley Road Caravan Park, in Valley Road, at around 9.15pm on Wednesday October 14 following reports of a man making threats. Upon arrival, officers found a man injured inside a caravan. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The arrested man, from Ingatestone, was taken to hospital for treatment to an injury to his hand. An officer at the scene was also assaulted while responding, and the man has been further arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.
Police statement and investigation
Detective Inspector Tim Coyles said: "My thoughts this morning are with the family of the man who died last night. We will work tirelessly to get them the answers they need about what happened.
"We have already made good progress at building a picture of what took place and, at this stage, we believe both men were known to each other. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, and we don’t believe there is an ongoing risk to the wider public.
"I believe there will be a number of people who saw or heard something last night that may be helpful to our investigation and I urge them to come forward. Officers will be carrying out enquiries at the site throughout today."
Support for family and ongoing enquiries
Specialist officers are supporting the victim's family during this difficult time. The Mirror has contacted Parkdean Resorts, which runs Valley Road Caravan Park, for comment. Officers will continue enquiries at the site throughout the day.
