A SIXTH person has been arrested in connection with a murder investigation in Harlow.

Police were called shortly after 11.35pm on Saturday, August 27 to The Stow with reports two men had been attacked and knocked unconscious outside the TGF Pizza and Mr Luigi’s takeaway shops.

A 40-year-old man from Harlow suffered head injuries and was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. He was later transferred to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where he died on Monday evening, August 29.

He has been named locally as Arek Jozwik.

A 43-year-old man from Harlow was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with suspected fractures to his hands and bruising to his stomach. He has since been discharged from hospital.

Four boys aged 15 and one aged 16 – all from Harlow – were arrested on Monday, August 29 on suspicion of attempted murder and further arrested on suspicion of murder. All have been released on police bail pending further enquiries until October 7.

A 15-year-old boy from Harlow was arrested this afternoon, Tuesday August 30, on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody awaiting questioning.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact the Harlow Major Investigation Team on 101. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org