Man in 20s Stabbed to Death in Colchester

Detectives have launched a murder probe after a fatal stabbing rocked Colchester in the early hours of Friday, December 11.

Tragedy on Greenstead Estate

Officers were called to Affleck Road on the Greenstead estate just after 12:15am. Sadly, a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after paramedics arrived.

Another man, aged 21, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Arrest Made – Police Seek Witnesses

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

Police are urging anyone who heard a disturbance late Thursday night or early Friday morning, or witnessed anything suspicious near Affleck Road, to come forward.

Contact the Major Crime Team on 101, quoting incident number 10 of 11 December, or email [email protected].

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