Murder charge after man dies in the street

A man was pronounced dead at the scene and officers were called to reports two people had been seriously assaulted

A man has been charged with murder after a man died in the street.

Essex Police were called to Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, Essex shortly before 18:00 BST on Thursday following reports two people had been seriously assaulted.

A man was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are believed to be life-changing but not life-threatening.

Barry Mooney, 55, of Crowstone Road, Westcliff has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a bladed or pointed article.

He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' court today.

Supt Leigh Norris said: "Our officers will remain in the area across the weekend which is expected to be busy."

The force is appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time or driving down London Road at the time of the assault to come forward.

Essex Police said officers would "remain in the area" over the weekend