Man in his 40s found dead in caravan at holiday park as 39-year-old arrested for murder

A MAN has been found dead in a caravan at a holiday park, as cops arrest a 39-year-old man. Police were called to the Valley Farm Holiday Park, in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, following reports of a man making threats at around 9.15pm on October 14. Officers discovered a man in his 40s, from Frinton-on-Sea, injured inside a caravan and was pronounced dead at the scene. Specialist officers will be supporting his family. A 39-year-old man from Ingatestone was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital for treatment to an injury to his hand. An Essex Police officer is also said to have been assaulted as they responded and the man has been further arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. Read More on UK News Det Insp Tim Coyles said the police do not believe there was an ongoing risk to the wider public. He added: “My thoughts this morning are with the family of the man who died last night.” He continued: “We will work tirelessly to get them the answers they need about what happened. “We have already made good progress at building a picture of what took place and, at this stage, we believe both men were known to each other. Most read in The Sun “I believe there will be a number of people who saw or heard something last night that may be helpful to our investigation and I urge them to come forward. “Officers will be carrying out enquiries at the site throughout today.”