A murder investigation is now under way after a young man found stabbed in Oaklands Park in Chelmsford this afternoon (December 18) died in hospital.
The victim, thought be in his late teens and from Chelmsford, was rushed to Broomfield Hospital after police, paramedics, and the air ambulance attended the scene in Moulsham Street at around 3.15pm.
The area is still cordoned off while forensic examinations are carri.The suspect is described as white, 6ft tall, of medium build, with light brown hair, wearing a dark coloured top.
Police said searches are continuing to trace him.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Chelmsford CID on 101 or email scdappeals@essex.pnn.police.uk