Jaywick murder victim named by Police
She was reported to have been assaulted in Beach Way last Friday.
Last updated 1st May 2021
Essex Police have identified the woman who died after sustaining a head injury in Jaywick on Friday 23rd April.
40- year-old Michelle Cooper from Clacton, was reported to have been assaulted in Beach Way last Friday.
She was admitted to hospital with a head injury, but sadly died on Sunday 25 April.
Bobby Nethercott, 31, of Park Square East, Jaywick, has been charged in connection with her murder. He has also been charged with two counts of ABH in connection with the same incident.
He appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 27 April and is now due at Chelmsford Crown Court on the 4th June 2021.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Steve Jennings, from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said:
“Our investigation into Michelle’s death continues.
“It is not too late to speak to us if you have any information that will help my officers.
“I appreciate incidents like this can cause concern to the local community, but we believe this was an isolated attack with no risk to the wider public.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference number 42/76463/21 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.