DETECTIVES continuing a murder investigation following a fatal collision in Harlow have secured charges against a third man.

The investigation follows a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, near Momples Road, Harlow, at around 5.20pm on Saturday 29 March.

Arlind Xhokola, 26, from London, sadly died at the scene.

We’re further investigating the reported robbery of a Ford Fiesta in nearby Pennymead, Harlow, which took place earlier that day at around 4pm.

As a result of continuing work led by our Serious Crime Directorate, Matthew Arnold, 39, of The Dashes, Harlow, has been charged with perverting the course of justice and robbery.

He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 25 April, where he was remanded in custody until a further hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday 23 May.

Jeremy Heath, 50, of Ladyshot, Harlow, is charged with murder, robbery and possession of a knife in public and remains in custody until a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday 2 June.

Joe Jones, 37, of no fixed address, is charged with robbery, perverting the course of justice and possession of a knife in public and remains in custody until a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday 2 May.

A 50-year-old man, from Harlow, arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery, remains on bail while inquiries continue.