Police have launched a murder probe after a man died following an assault in Basildon.

Gary Bassett, who was in his 40s, was kicked in the head in Market Pavement at about 7pm on Friday.

The former Fryerns School pupil is understood to have died yesterday after doctors battled to save his life.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of his murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111