Second arrest made in relation to Harlow Pond murder
The body of Phillip Lewis was found at Oakwood Pond in Harlow on New Year's Eve.
A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 59-year-old man from Essex.
The body of Phillip Lewis was found at Oakwood Pond in Harlow on New Year's Eve.
According to police, a 33-year-old man was arrested, on 22 February, on suspicion of murder and has since been released on bail.
Lee Clarke, who's 55-years-old and from Wedhey, has already been charged with murder and is due to stand trial on 1 August.
A 23-year-old man was also arrested at the same time on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder but has been released on bail until later this month.
Over the last few weeks, specialist search officers have been carrying out enquiries at five ponds and reservoirs in Harlow.
Detective Superintendent Rob Kirby, Head of Major Crime, said: “These continued efforts are all going towards our aim in finding out what happened to Phil and hopefully securing justice for his family, who have been suffering greatly these past couple of months.
“Residents in Harlow may have noticed police across various areas this week as we have carried out this work.
“We have a team working on this investigation and supporting Phil’s family through an extremely difficult time.
“It’s not too late to submit information and we’d ask anyone who hasn’t spoken to us but may be able to help, to contact us.”