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A homicide investigation began after an attack on a man at the Lakeside shopping center in Essex United Kingdom news

Police have launched an investigation into the murder and called witnesses to appear after a man was killed in a shopping center in Essex.

Employees were called to the Lakeside Mall in Thurrock at 4.30pm on Thursday.

Emergency services also arrived, but the victim was found dead on the spot.

Essex police say the man is believed to have been attacked by two men described as black or Asian.

One of the suspects was wearing blue ripped jeans, a white T-shirt, black sneakers and a black down jacket, carrying a small bag. The other was wearing a blue suit and white sneakers.

Senior Investigating Officer Chief Inspector Scott Egerton said: “At the time of the attack, this area of ​​the mall would have been occupied, so I believe someone will have seen what happened.

“I need them to contact my team of dedicated, specialized staff and staff.

“I know this attack will be worrying, but at this stage we believe it is a targeted attack and there is no risk to the general public.

Witnesses or anyone with information can contact the 101 forces, citing incident 750 on April 28, or anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or essex.police.uk by email.