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Updates for Friday, 17 February 2017
Anti social behaviour zone introduced near Basildon
Justice secretary visits HMP Chelmsford after recent criticism
Tributes paid to man who died after arrest at holiday camp
Association of Headteachers in Essex warn of 8% funding shortfall

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Good news - the deer on the M25 has been removedpublished at 09:54 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
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Family of Paul Gladwell say he had Asperger Syndromepublished at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
The family of Paul Gladwell, the Colchester man who died after being arrested at the Pontins resort near Lowestoft, say he had Asperger Syndrome (an autistic spectrum disorder, external).
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the case. Mr Gladwell was being taken to the Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre, when officers realised he needed medical treatment.
He died at James Paget Hospital yesterday.
Police were called to the holiday park by security to investigate reports of a fight between holiday-makers.
Andrea Water, from SAFE - a support group for people and families affected by Asperger Syndrome, says people with the condition "typically do suffer with anxiety".
"If they were really agitated, they could lash out and become aggressive or they could run," she added.
"It would be very hard for them to communicate how they are feeling."
Listen: Neighbour pays tribute to Paul Gladwellpublished at 08:46 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
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Probe into death at holiday parkpublished at 08:41 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
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Pontins holiday camp death: Paul Gladwell had 'heart of gold'published at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
A man arrested at a holiday park who later died in hospital had a "heart of gold", one of his friends has said.
Paul Gladwell, 38, from Colchester, was detained by staff at Pontins in Pakefield near Lowestoft on Tuesday and was later arrested on suspicion of assault by Suffolk Police.
He was taken to James Paget Hospital in Gorleston when officers became concerned for his wellbeing while on the way to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre.
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His friend Jane Harvey said she had not been able to take in the news of his death.
"It's come as a terrible shock," she said. "As soon as I was told about his death I completely lost it, I got hysterical - I couldn't help it."
Friday's weather: Mild start with sunshine laterpublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather
There's a spring-like feel in the air today with a dry start and brighter spells developing, perhaps with some sunshine in places.
There will also be light winds everywhere and it'll feel very mild with highs today of 11C, 52F.
Check the latest forecast for where you live at BBC Weather.
Welcome to Friday's live updates for Essexpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
Jodie Halford
BBC News
Good morning. We're back for Friday's live updates to fill you in on all the latest news, sport, weather and travel happening across Essex.
Our top story this morning: The family of Paul Gladwell, a Colchester man who died during a holiday at Pontins, say they'll never get over their loss.
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Mr Gladwell, who was 38, became ill after being arrested following a fight and died later in hospital.
His family say he had Asperger Syndrome and claim his death was avoidable.
We'll bring you more on this shortly.
All the news during the daypublished at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
Nic Rigby
BBC News
It's been another busy news Thursday here in Essex. For those who may have missed the main things we've been looking at, here's a quick recap:
- Watchdog starts inquiry into death of a Colchester man who was arrested at Pontins in Suffolk
- Southend marathon is cancelled with three weeks' notice
- Police chief consultation to jointly govern police and fire services
That's all for now, but any breaking news will be put on the site. Have a great evening and we'll start our regular updates again at 08:00 on Friday.
Man who died at holiday camp was father-of-threepublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
The BBC has been speaking to relatives of Paul Gladwell, who died after an incident and his subsequent arrest at Pontins holiday camp near Lowestoft.
The 38-year-old from Colchester was a father-of-three.
His family have made complaints on social media about how an alleged confrontation and its aftermath was handled by Pontins and Suffolk Police.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating, but Suffolk Police and Pontins have not issued any comment or statements themselves.
Long queues at Dartford Crossingpublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
BBC Travel
There have been long queues approaching the Dartford Crossing this afternoon after an accident involving two lorries and a car.
The accident happened just over the bridge, on the Kent side, and two lanes were closed on the M25 clockwise at the A282.
Woman taken to hospital after Army & Navy crashpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
A woman has been taken to hospital after a road accident in the centre of Chelmsford.Â
Three fire engines and an ambulance attended the crash at the Army & Navy roundabout just after 14:30.
The woman's condition is being assessed by paramedics. The road was closed.
Greater Anglia warn of delays around Shenfieldpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
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Man dies after holiday camp arrestpublished at 16:04 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
Paul Gladwell was held by Pontins staff before being arrested and became ill in the police van.
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Family mourning father who died after incident at Pontinspublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
The IPCC has issued a statement following the death of Paul Gladwell, 38, (pictured) of Colchester who died after an incident at Pontins holiday camp on the Suffolk coast.
Image source, Contributed by family
IPCC commissioner Cindy Butts said: "Our thoughts are with the man’s relatives and friends at this difficult time.
"Our investigators will be conducting a thorough inquiry into all the circumstances surrounding his interaction with the police."
Crash at well-known roundaboutpublished at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
Emergency services are dealing with incident at the Army & Navy roundabout at Chelmsford.
The response includes three fire engines and ambulance.
They are parked outside the Frankie and Bennys/Travelodge.
Weather: Like it or not, the cloud is spreading inpublished at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
The cloud will continue spreading in from the west later this afternoon and early evening, and there's the possibility of one or two showers. Maximum temperature 10C (50F).
Change in formation on the cards for Colchester?published at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
The Colchester United, external manager John McGreal says a change in formation may be necessary due to their long injury list.
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The U's are without five central defenders, striker Chris Porter and midfielders Drey Wright and Doug Loft.
The club's website, external says they are looking to "bounce back from their mid-week reverse and keep pace with the play off race" this Saturday at Accrington.
IPCC investigators looking at Pontins CCTV footagepublished at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
The Independent Police Complaints Commission says its investigation is under way and a team has "attended the scene" following the death of Paul Gladwell.
They were talking to people who were at Pontins on Tuesday, 14 Febuary and they were gathering CCTV footage.
It said Mr Gladwell's family had been informed.
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Man dies after incident at Pontins holiday camppublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is confirming that it is investigating the arrest and subsequent death of a man at Pontins's Pakefield Holiday Park.
A spokesman says the dead man is Paul Gladwell, 38, from Colchester.
The statement says he was "initially detained by staff at Pontins" at about 23:40 on Tuesday and subsequently arrested by Suffolk Police on suspicion of assault.
While being taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre "officers became concerned for his wellbeing, stopped the van and contacted an ambulance".
He was treated at the scene and then taken to the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston where he was pronounced dead earlier today.
Marathon halted three weeks before racepublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2017
Organisers are told the council will not be closing some of the roads along the sea front.
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