A 55-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal assault in Westcliff last week.

Officers were called to Hamlet Court Road shortly before 6pm last Thursday (18 July) following reports that two people had been seriously assaulted.

Sadly, one man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second man was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are believed to be life-changing but not life-threatening.

Barry Mooney, of Crowstone Road, Westcliff, was arrested on suspicion of murder and has now been charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a bladed or pointed article.

Mooney is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday 20 July).

The scene at Hamlet Court Road has since been lifted with community Policing officers carrying out patrols in the area – addressing public concerns.

“Despite the investigation being in the early stages, we’re confident that this was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider public,

“Our officers will remain in the area across the weekend,

“Please speak with our officers about any concerns you may have,” Superintendent Leigh Norris said.

Police Serious Crime Directorate are continuing to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault, including those driving down London Road, to contact Police with any information.

A Major Incident Public Portal has been created in order for the public to submit information, which can be found at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020124R11-PO2