Man in 20s Murdered in Early Morning Attack on Affleck Road
Police rushed to Affleck Road shortly after 12:15am this Friday, 11 December, following reports of a serious assault. Tragically, a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another person at the property suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Suspect Arrested as Community Shocked
A local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. District Commander Chief Inspector Jon Evans reassured residents, calling the attack “a targeted, isolated incident.”
“Greenstead is a tight-knit community. We know that the answers to this crime will lie somewhere within it – whether in CCTV or dashcam footage, something you’ve heard, or witnessed,” said Evans.
Police Appeal for Information and Footage
Since the appeal this morning, locals have handed over CCTV and doorbell footage and shared details of what they saw or heard around the time of the attack.
If you have any information or footage, contact Essex Police on 101 or email their Major Crime team at [email protected].
Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crimestoppers confidentially on 0800 555 111.
