Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:15 BST, 13 June 2026 | Updated: 13:04 BST, 13 June 2026
A 14-year-old boy is one of three teenagers arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man in a park.Emergency services were called to reports of an assault in Central Park in Chelmsford, Essex, at about 7pm on Friday.The 21-year-old victim was found with critical injuries, and despite the efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene.Three boys, aged 14, 17 and 18, were arrested a short while later and remain in custody.Enquiries led officers to an address in Chelmsford, where a police search is ongoing. A spokesperson for Essex Police said the victim's family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.Detective Inspector Lydia George said: 'This is a deeply distressing incident.'A family is grieving, and our thoughts remain firmly with them at this incredibly difficult time.' Emergency services were called to reports of an assault in Central Park in Chelmsford, Essex at about 7pm on Friday A cordon remains in place at the park on Saturday following the death of the 21-year-old victim'I would call on the public and media to please respect their privacy as we continue the early stages of this investigation.'We are determined to get them answers and build as clear a picture as possible of the circumstances surrounding what has happened.'We have already made significant progress in our investigation, including making three arrests.'We can confirm that we are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with this incident, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.'This took place in a busy public area, and while we have already received valuable assistance from the public, we continue to appeal for information. Even the smallest detail could prove crucial.'Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1087 of June 12.
