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A triple murder investigation has been launched after three men were found dead inColchester.

Detectives have launched the investigation when the men were found in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, October 6) at an address inWellesley Road, Colchester.

Two men were found dead inside a property and the body of a third man was found in a car outside the property.

Police were first called at around 10. 15 pm on Saturday, october 5 with concerns for the welfare of two men at an address on Wellesley Road following reports of an a ltercation.

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 behavior.

If you have any information, please contact Essex Police’s Major Crime Team on 101 quoting incident 1400 of 5 October or email [email protected].

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

Wellesley Road remains closed while enquiries continue.

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