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Murder arrest after man found dead at pub in Braintree, Essex

Written by on 17/05/2020

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found at a pub in Essex.

Police were called to the Swiss Bell in Mountbatten Road, Braintree, at 8.45am on Sunday.

Several emergency service vehicles were deployed, and a man was found dead at the scene.

Images on social media appeared to show several armed officers were also present.

Essex Police said officers have arrested a suspect and he remains in custody.

“Detectives have started a murder investigation following the death of a man in Braintree,” said a spokesman for the force.

“We were called at 8.45am this morning, Sunday 17 May, with reports that a man had been found dead at the Swiss Bell pub, Mountbatten Road.

“A man was arrested and remains in custody.”

(c) Sky News 2020: Murder arrest after man found dead at pub in Braintree, Essex