A LOCAL author will be speaking about his book in Colchester later this month.

Martyn Lockwood, author of The Essex Police Force – A history of Murder & Crime in Essex, will be coming to St Barnabas Church, Abbots Road, for the illustrated talk on Friday, April 20 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £5 including refreshments.

Call Father Richard Tillbrook on 01206 797481 to book or turn up on the day.