Two men arrested following fatal stabbing in Leigh-on-Sea
An 18-year-old was stabbed in the chest
Last updated 28th Feb 2021
A 31-year-old man from Westcliff and a 19-year-old man from Rayleigh have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a man’s death following a fight in Old Leigh, Leigh-on-Sea on Friday 26th February.
An 18-year-old local man was assaulted in an alleyway near The Peterboat pub in High Street and taken to hospital by two people at around 6pm.
He sadly died a short time after being admitted and a post mortem found he died of a single stab wound to the heart.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Truss, who is leading the murder investigation, said:
“We’re progressing our enquiries into the circumstances behind this young man’s death and are treating it as a targeted incident.
“My officers are supporting his family at this distressing time and I fully understand the wider community will also be concerned and affected by what has happened.
“We are making good progress with our investigation and I would ask anyone considering taking matters into their own hands not to do so, but let us investigate so we can bring people to justice.”
Extra patrols and additional stop and search powers were in place around the area until 2am this morning (28/2)
The two men arrested remain in custody for questioning.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area around the seawall in Old Leigh between 5pm and 6pm on Friday evening.
Anyone with mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam footage, is asked to submit information here.
Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or here.