A murder inquiry has been launched after a pensioner was found dead in Braintree.

Scene - the home in Bunyan Road, Braintree, today. Picture: NICK OBANK (46655-1)

The man, thought to be in his 60s, was found by police at an address in Bunyan Road at 9.30pm last night. Police arrested a 37-year-old man shortly afterwards on suspicion of murder.

He was due to be questioned by detectives today.

A police spokeswoman said it was thought the dead man lived at the address where he was found.

A post-mortem examination was due to be carried out later today.

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Published Thursday, December 8, 2005

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