Police investigating the murder of a man in Bocking have released the name of the victim.
Alan Reilly, 25, was stabbed to death in Coldnailhurst Avenue, Bocking, on Tuesday at about 10pm.
Mr Reilly lived in Trotters Field, Braintree.
Two men aged 17 and 18, both from Braintree, who were arrested in connection with the murder have been released on police bail until May 30.
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