Man in court over death of woman in West Thurrock

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Police said they were called to reports of an assault in West Thurrock at 08:30 BST on Friday

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a woman.

Police said they were called to reports of an assault in West Thurrock, Essex, at 08:30 BST on Friday.

Officers found a 47-year-old woman seriously injured near the A1306 Arterial Road. Paramedics attended but she died a short time later, a police spokesman said.

Basildon magistrates remanded Florin Ion, 31, of Ipswich Crescent, Birmingham, in custody.

He is due to appear before Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday.