A fourth man has been charged with murder and attempted robbery after a fatal stabbing in Southend on Monday. 

Aidon Pearce, 20, of Treecot Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, is due to appear at Chemlsford Magistrates' Court today in connection with the death of Fabian Kacica, 19, of Lornes Close, Southend. 

Mr Kacica died from a single stab wound following a disturbance in Farringdon Service Road, close to The Forum in Southend town centre. 

Three other men have been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing.

Joe Paffey, 20, of Old Southend Road, Southend, appeared at Southend Magistrates' Court yesterday, and was remanded to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday, May 21. 

Michael Nyathi, 18, of Steeplefield, Leigh-on-Sea, and a 17-year-old boy from Shoeburyness, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday and are next due to appear at court on Friday, July 13. 


Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Rayleigh Major Investigations Team on 101 quoting crime reference 42/67335/18 or by emailing scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk. 


Alternatively, contact independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.