A man was killed with a knife in Lakeside mall in a “targeted attack” by two men near the food court
- The man was the victim of a targeted attack near the food court, according to Essex police
- The victim could not be saved despite the efforts of the paramedics of the air ambulance
By Neil Chandler for Mailonline
Posted: 22:34, 28 April 2022 | Updated: 01:12, 29 April 2022
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in the Lakeside shopping center in Essex.
The victim was attacked near the dining hall in the center and could not be saved despite the emergency medical care provided by the air ambulance team.
Police believe it was a targeted attack.
A policeman guards a detached escalator after the fatal knife attack at 4:30 p.m.
Police said one of the attackers was wearing blue ripped jeans, a white shirt and a black jacket. The other was wearing a blue suit
A police spokesman said: “We have launched an investigation into a murder following the death of a man in Thurrock.
“We called for reports of an injured man after a serious attack on the Lakeside mall just before 4.30pm today.
“Emergency services have arrived, but unfortunately the man has been pronounced dead on the spot.
“He is believed to have been attacked by two men who are described as black or Asian.
“One was wearing blue ripped jeans, a white T-shirt, black sneakers and a black down jacket and was carrying a small bag, and the other was described wearing a blue suit and white sneakers.”
The victim could not be saved despite all the efforts of the paramedics of the air ambulance
Photos from the scene show that police have closed part of the mall. including escalator.
The Thurrock-based center has been popular with shoppers since its opening in 1990 and welcomes 20 million visitors a year.
Police are asking anyone with information to call. Those who have information are invited to contact the Essex police, citing the reference number for crime 750 of 28 April. This can be done through the Essex Police website or by calling 101.
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