Two arrested after man found fatally injured on road in Southend

30 year old Stuart Chiddicks died in hospital after being found lying in the road

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 22nd Dec 2022
Last updated 23rd Dec 2022

Two men have been arrested after a man was found seriously injured on a road in Southend yesterday and later died in hospital.

30 year old Stuart Chiddicks was discovered in the middle of Southchurch Road at around 12:40am.

A pair of suspects, aged 32 and 25, have been arrested and are being questioned.

A red Ford Fiesta which was being sought in connection with the investigation has also been seized.

Paying tribute, Stuart's family said: “He enjoyed life to the fullest and always put his family above all else. He’ll be sorely missed by all that knew him.”

Stuart’s mother added: “He was the light of my life. Stuart will be sorely missed. Goodnight my angel. Rest in peace, love mum.”

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