THE leader of Harlow Coucnil, cllr Jon Clempner has issued a statement in the light of the death of a man in The Stow on Saturday night that has now turned into a murder inquiry.

Councillor Jon Clempner, Leader of Harlow Council, said: “I am saddened and shocked by this brutal attack in our community. My heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to the families and friends affected by this meaningless attack. I know Harlow and its communities will support each other through this and that all our communities will stand together. We don’t know the full circumstances of what motivated this attack but whatever the motives were they will never ever have a place in Harlow.

“We are supporting the local Stow community and working closely with the Police. We are carrying out patrols around the area to provide extra reassurance and support to the public at this very difficult time.”