Colchester: Murder Investigation Launched

29 March 2014, 09:05 | Updated: 29 March 2014, 09:10

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was discovered with head injuries in Castle Park.

Police were called to Lower Castle Park after the man was found by a member of the public at around 5.45am. 

Paramedics gave the man emergency lifesaving treatment but he was pronounced dead at 6.30am. 

The area near to Wakefield Close has been cordoned off and the park is closed. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Major Investigation Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.