A MAN has been charged with murder after a “serious assault” on a ‘busy street’ near a primary school.
Cops were called to an address at Ingrave Road, in Brentwood, Essex, shortly after 3.30pm on Thursday following reports of an assault.
Essex Police have now charged John Moore, 38, of Ingrave Road, Brentwood, with murder.
The defendant is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court this morning.
It comes after emergency services including the air ambulance service responded to the incident earlier this week.
A man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and Ingrave Road – near to Hogarth Primary School – was partially closed off over night amid investigations.
The Essex Police Serious Crime Directorate launched a murder probe.
A force spokesperson said: “A man has been charged with murder as part of our ongoing investigation into a serious assault in Brentwood.
“We were first called to an address, in Ingrave Road, Brentwood shortly after 3:30pm on Thursday, 12 September following reports of an assault.
“Emergency services including the air ambulance service attended and a cordon was put in place.
“One man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware and continue to receive updates.
“Officers are maintaining a scene and presence in the area while our enquiries continue.
“A murder investigation is being led by our Serious Crime Directorate.
“Following around-the-clock work across a number of teams, a murder charge has now been secured.
“John Moore, 38, of Ingrave Road, Brentwood, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court this morning (Saturday 14 September).”
Detective Inspector Lisa Hurrell said: “Our work is continuing today and officers will also continue to provide a visible presence and reassurance within the community.
“We urge members of the public to speak to officers if they have any concerns.
“Whenever an incident of this nature occurs, no matter how rare they are, there is very understandable concern.
“But we responded very quickly to what we understand to have been an isolated incident of violence and we are confident there is no ongoing threat to the wider community in Brentwood.”
