A BOUNCER arrested in connection with a murder investigation has had his bail extended.

He is part of a group suspected of fatally injuring Reece Lamude, 37, outside Churchills, in Tylers Avenue, Southend.

The father-of-two, from Rayleigh, died in the early hours of Sunday June 19 .

The 31-year-old suspect, from Shoebury, has now been rebailed until September 7.

Three other bouncers, aged 31 and 37, from Southend, and 41 from Rochford, are also due to answer their bail on the same date.