Harlow: Man was killed in 'targeted attack', say police

Officers investigating the murder of a man in Essex last night say they believe it was a targeted attack.

Emergency services were called to reports of a disturbance at an address in The Hides in Harlow shortly before 5.40pm on Monday.

When police arrived they found a man in his 20s who had been injured and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective chief inspector Ant Alcock said: “Our investigation has already made good progress and we are building a picture of the circumstances which led to this tragic incident.

“At this stage we believe this was a targeted attack and there’s no wider risk to the public from what has happened."

He urged anyone who was in the area between 3pm and 6.30pm on Monday to contact police.

It is believed the person responsible left the address between 5.40pm and 5.55pm.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything or has dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to contact them.

DI Gowe appealed for witnesses, adding: "There is a possibility that this person may have also sustained injuries or look like they have been involved in an altercation."

Officers will remain in the area on patrol over the next 24 hours with support from the Safer Harlow Partnership.