A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Grays.

David Guwazah, 38, of Leighton Gardens, Tilbury, was arrested on Saturday 20 April.

He was charged last night, with attempt to cause grievous bodily harm, two counts of assault, aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon and is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today.

It follows the death of a 35-year-old man on Thursday 18 April, who had been taken ill at an address in Parsonage Road and sadly later died in hospital.

He has been identified as Trevor Cowan, of Parsonage Road, Grays.

Police enquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the South Major Crime Team on 101 or email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk

You can also contact the Crimestoppers charity 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org