Murder Shock in Colchester: Young Man Fatally Stabbed

Police have launched a murder probe after a deadly stabbing rocked Colchester in the early hours of Friday, 11 December. Officers were called to Affleck Road on the Greenstead estate just after 12:15am.

Victim Dies at Scene, Another Hurt

Tragically, a man in his 20s was pronounced dead soon after emergency services arrived. Another man at the scene, aged 1, was rushed to hospital with minor injuries.

25-Year-Old Arrested as Police Hunt Witnesses

A 25-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody for questioning.

Detectives urge anyone who heard disturbances on the night of 10 December or spotted suspicious activity around Affleck Road to come forward. Your tip could crack the case.

Speak Up: Help Police Catch the Killer

  • Call Essex Major Crime Team on 101, quoting incident number 10 of 11 December
  • Email [email protected]
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111

Don’t stay silent – your information could save lives.

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