Murder probe after three men found dead at house in Colchester after reports of row

COPS have launched a murder probe today after three men were found dead at a Colchester house following a row.

A 32-year-old man from the town has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police made the horrifying discovery.

Officers found two men dead inside the house, with the other in a car outside – it is not clear how old the victims were.

An Essex Police statement said: “We were called around 10.15pm on Saturday 5 October, with concerns for the welfare of two men at an address on Wellesley Road following reports of an altercation.

“Officers attended and found two men dead inside the property and the body of a third man in a car outside the property.

“A 32-year-old man from Colchester has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

“Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, but are keeping an open mind.

“They would like to speak to anyone who was in or around the Wellesley Road area between 6pm on Saturday 5 October and 1am on Sunday 6 October and witnessed any suspicious or unusual behaviour.”

If you have any information, contact the Major Crime Team on 101 quoting incident 1400 of October 5 or email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org

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