Chelmsford murder victim was “much loved husband, father, son, and brother”

Adrian Ellingford was fatally injured in Nelson Grove on Monday

44 year old Adrian Ellingford
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 29th Jul 2022

A man who was fatally injured in Chelmsford earlier this week has been named as 44 year old Adrian Ellingford.

He died at an address in Nelson Grove in the early hours of Monday. Police are treating his death as a murder.

25 year old Marek Hecko, of Rookes Crescent, is charged over his Adrian's death.

In a statement, Adrian's family said: “Our hearts are broken."

“Adrian is, and always will be, a much loved husband, father, son and brother.

“He has been taken from his family and friends far too soon.

“While we try to come to terms with our sudden and devastating loss, we as the family ask for privacy at this extremely difficult time.”

Police are still appealing for witnesses and information in connection with the case.

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