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Police arrest fourth man in murder investigation

Essex Police A picture of Kieran Shepherd, a who has short, black hair and stubble and is wearing a blue top. It is a close up of his face. There is a fence behind him and part of a hedge is visible on the right hand side.Essex Police
Kieran Shepherd was found unresponsive by a member of the public on 15 October

A fourth man has been arrested as part of a murder investigation into the death of a man in a residential street.

Kieran Shepherd, 30, sustained fatal injuries during an alleged assault in Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow, on 15 October.

Essex Police revealed earlier that it had arrested a 20-year-old man in Basildon on suspicion of assisting an offender.

He was released on bail until 28 January pending further inquiries, the force added.

Three men have already appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court accused of murdering Mr Shepherd.

  • Joseph Dawe, 20, of Greenland Gardens, Great Baddow
  • Zack O'Keeffe, 19, of Stafford Green, Langdon Hills in Basildon
  • Harrison Carpenter, 19, of Ben Wilson Link, Chelmsford

All three remain in custody ahead of a plea hearing fixed for 6 January.

Essex Police A police officer standing behind a cordon in a residential area. There is a police car and ambulance parked behind him, with forensic officers probing the scene.Essex Police
Four people have now been arrested in connection with the death of Mr Shepherd - three of whom have already appeared in court

A member of the public found Mr Shepherd unresponsive and police were called to Meadgate Avenue at about 12:30 BST on the day in question.

In a statement issued through police, Mr Shepherd's family described him as a "kind and loving son, brother and father".

Police said the latest arrest was made on 19 November.

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