Man charged with murder after death at Essex caravan park

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 18:28 · Archive

Lee Jackson, a father-of-four from Frinton, died after an incident at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton on 14 October.

Lee Jackson, a 40-year-old father-of-four from Frinton, died after an alleged assault at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton on Wednesday, 14 October. Essex Police were called to the caravan park at about 9.15pm. A police cordon was established at the scene and remained in place throughout the following day while officers investigated.

Daniel Fox, 39, of Hampden Crescent, Warley, was charged with murder at the weekend. He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday, 19 October, and faced additional charges of three counts of assaulting an emergency worker, two of making threats to kill, and one of burglary. He is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court.

In a statement, Jackson's family said: 'Lee Andrew Jackson was a loving father of four who brought laughter, joy, and happiness to everyone around him. Our son will be deeply missed by his family and friends.' Specialist officers are supporting the family following his death.

Essex Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the death and did not believe there was an ongoing risk to the wider public. Valley Farm Holiday Park said it was supporting the police investigation but declined to comment further.

How it is being reported

• Family pay tribute to father-of-four after alleged attack at caravan parkFamily pay tribute to Lee Jackson, who died at Valley Farm Holiday Park near Frinton on October 14. Daniel Fox has been charged with murder.Brentwood Guardian · 19 Oct, 17:42
• Family pay tribute to father-of-four after alleged attack at caravan parkFamily pay tribute to Lee Jackson, who died at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton on October 14. Daniel Fox has been charged with murder.Colchester Gazette · 19 Oct, 17:42
• Family pay tribute to father-of-four after alleged attack at caravan parkFamily pay tribute to Lee Jackson, who died at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton on October 14. Daniel Fox has been charged with murder.Echo (Basildon) · 19 Oct, 17:42

In this story: Lee Jackson · Daniel Fox · Valley Farm Holiday Park · Clacton · Frinton · Essex Police

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