A man in his 40s was found seriously injured in the car park of Iceland on Furtherwick Road in Canvey Island shortly before 1.45 a.m. on Sunday.
Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood stated that the investigation was going well and that he did not believe there was a risk to the general public.

Meanwhile, detectives investigating the murder have established a special portal for the public to submit information.

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