A 17-year-old boy has become the latest to be arrested in connection with the murder of Hassan Mohammed in Southend.
The suspect from Southend, was arrested by officers olast night (July 11) at an address in Burdett Avenue, Westcliff. He is being questioned at Southend police station.
Three other men, aged 17, 18 and 18 from north London, arrested on Wednesday (July 9), are also still helping officers with their enquiries and remain in custody
Hassan, 24, of Camberwell, south London, died in Southend Hospital on Tuesday (July 8), following an incident in York Road which took place at around 7pm on Monday (July 7). He received two stab wounds.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Simon Werrett said: "The response from the public has been great, but I would still urge anyone who has any information who has not yet spoken to us to contact us.
"We are particularly interested in any motorists who were in the York Road area around 7pm on Monday."
Anyone that can help is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Six men arrested on Monday in connection with the murder have been released from police custody with no further action in relation to the murder.
