Police said it ‘was reported the victim was assaulted inside the Lamb and Lion pub’ (Picture: Essex Police)
A man has been charged with murder after a pub death on Black Eye Friday.
The victim of a suspected assault was found with unsurvivable injuries in the Lamb and Lion, Westcliff-on-Sea.
It happened on what was expected to be one of the busiest nights of the year for nightlife businesses, the final Friday before Christmas.
Detectives have previously said the bar was busy at the time and appealed for drinkers to come forward.
Now a man has been charged with murder, Essex Police said.
Alfred Turner, 44, of Station Road, Westcliff, was arrested in the Pier Hill area a short time after the alleged attack.
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He has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Boxing Day.
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Metcalfe said: ‘My thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family in what will be a very difficult time.’
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A man was killed inside an Essex pub on Friday evening.
