Murder investigation launched at Essex holiday park

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

A man in his 40s died at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton after police were called to reports of threats.

Essex Police were called to Valley Farm Holiday Park in Valley Road, Clacton, at about 9.15pm on 14 October following reports of a man making threats. Officers found a man in his 40s from Frinton injured inside a caravan. Despite efforts by emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives launched a murder investigation.

A 39-year-old man from Ingatestone was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital for treatment to a hand injury. A police cordon remained in place around the caravan as officers continued their enquiries.

A spokesperson for Valley Farm Holiday Park said the site continues to support police with their investigations. 'Our deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of the deceased at this extremely difficult time,' the park said in a statement.

How it is being reported

• Holiday park issues statement after murder investigation launchedValley Farm Holiday Park in Valley Road, Clacton, has issued a statement as police continue their enquiries into a murder investigation.Echo (Basildon) · 16 Oct, 11:40
• Holiday park issues statement after murder investigation launchedValley Farm Holiday Park in Valley Road, Clacton, has issued a statement as police continue their enquiries into a murder investigation.Colchester Gazette · 16 Oct, 11:40

In this story: Valley Farm Holiday Park · Clacton · Frinton · Ingatestone · Essex Police

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