Police release CCTV in bid to find possible witnesses to town park murder

By Neil Speight

10th Aug 2021 | Local News

DETECTIVES investigating the murder a man in a Basildon park have released CCTV footage showing four people they want to interview and who may be potential witnesses.

Terry Leeks, 46, died after being stabbed in Northlands Park at around 1.30am on Sunday, 11 July.

A police statement says: "We want to identify these four men who were captured on CCTV in Lincoln Road area at around the time of the attack."

Seven people arrested on suspicion of Terry's murder are currently on bail, further to this a woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Detective Chief Inspector Louise Metcalfe, from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, is leading the investigation and said: "These four people were in the area at the time of the murder, they may have seen something which could be important.

"I need to identify them and speak to them to find out if they have saw or heard anything.

"If you recognise any of them, or you are one these men, please contact my team. You can us on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/136379/21.

"We are continuing to appeal who saw what happened, has any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or any other information to come forward."

If you have any information you can submit a report online here where you can use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

     

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