Man charged with murder after death in Thaxted
Police were called to Orchard Close on Monday
Essex Police have charged a man with murder, after another man's death in Thaxted.
Officers were called to Orchard Close, after reports of a man assaulted in the garden on Monday (March 18), around 12:35am.
Paramedics also attended the scene, but a man in his 50s died at the scene.
Police made an arrest shortly after the assault on Monday, who has now been charged with murder.
51-year-old Kevin Horswill, of Magdalen Green in Thaxted, has been charged and is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this morning (March 20).
Detectives are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses about two other incidents in the area of Thaxted on Sunday evening (March 17), as well as footage.
The force say they want to hear details about a reported altercation at The Star in Mill End at about 10pm, or about a reported assault in Orchard Close between 11pm and 11.50pm.
Detective Chief Inspector Ant Alcock said: “We continue to work to build this case and still want to hear from any members of the public that may have information.
“If you have any details you’ve not yet shared with police, please contact us.”