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Police have launched a murder investigation and appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man was killed at a shopping centre in Essex.

Other A police officer guards a police cordon at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock. Pic: Essex Police

Officers were called to Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock at 4.30pm on Thursday.

Emergency services also attended, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Essex Police said it is believed the man was attacked by two men, described as black or Asian.

One of the suspects was described as wearing blue ripped jeans, a white T-shirt, black trainers and a black puffer jacket, carrying a small bag. The other was wearing a blue tracksuit and white trainers.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Scott Egerton said: "At the time of the assault, this area of the shopping centre will have been busy so I believe someone will have seen what happened.

"I need them to contact my team of dedicated, specialist officers and staff.

"I know this attack will cause concern but at this stage we believe this is a targeted attack and there's no risk to the wider public."

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