A HEARTREAKING video appeal has been released where the partner of a man stabbed to death has asked for people with information to giver her and her children the closure they need.

Murdoch Brown, 31, was stabbed in Buffett Way, Colchester, shortly before 1.10am on Tuesday, May 7.

Mr Brown's partner Michelle Bunch has now appealed for information to help her and their two children, Bonnie and Leo Bunch, who are just nine and eight years old.

Mr Brown was also close to her other three children, Jodie and Luke Croft and Bella Bunch.

Det Chief Inspr Stuart Truss, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “Murdoch’s life was taken in a needless and brutal way and I am determined to bring those responsible to justice.

"His family deserve that at the very least."

He asked people to evaluate their loyalties in the wake of Mr Brown's death.

Anyone with information should contact Mr Truss' team on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.