Three people have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a man in Harlow.

A man in his 20s died following an assault at an address in The Hides at around 5.40pm on Monday (8 November).

Police continue to believe it was a targeted attack.

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Three men, two aged 18 and the other aged 23, were arrested in Bournemouth last night (November 10) on suspicion of murder.

Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Ant Alcock said “the investigation is progressing well” and thanked colleagues at Dorset Police for their assistance.

Essex Police will maintain high visibility patrols in The Hides and urged anyone with information to come forward.

The force particularly want to speak to anyone who was in the area between 3pm and 6.30pm or who has footage of that time period.

Epping Forest Guardian: Police patrols in The Hides.Police patrols in The Hides.