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Man charged with murder after Westcliff-on-Sea pub assault

News imageEssex Police Cordon outside Lamb and Lion pub in Westcliff-on-Sea, EssexEssex Police
Police were called to reports the victim had been attacked inside the Lamb and Lion in Station Road

A man has been charged with murder following reports of an assault at a pub in Essex.

Police said officers were called to reports a man had been attacked inside the Lamb and Lion pub in Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, at about 18:40 GMT on Friday.

The victim died at the scene.

Alfred Turner, 44, of Station Road in the town, has been charged with murder, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a bladed article.

He will appear before magistrates in Chelmsford on Monday.

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