Police have named a man who died after an incident outside a bar in Billericay.

Matthew Bion, 31, from Wickford, died of his injuries on Tuesday, August 27, following a disturbance outside Reid’s, in Laindon Road at about 1.15am on Sunday, August 18.

A post mortem examination recorded that he died as a result of head injuries.

A 26-year-old man from Basildon was arrested in connection with the death and has been released on bail until Tuesday, 5 November.

A 22-year-old woman initially arrested on suspicion of affray has been released without charge.

DCI Martin Pasmore, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “We are no longer taking any action against a woman arrested following a disturbance outside Reid’s before Matthew sustained his injuries.

“We will not be prosecuting anyone involved in any minor altercations outside the venue that night and we would urge anyone involved in them to come forward to help us understand the circumstances that resulted in Matthew’s death.

“Our investigation is progressing and we continue to provide support to Matthew’s family during this difficult time.”

Essex Police would like to hear from anyone who has information or dash-cam footage shortly before, during and after this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call our Dunmow Major Crime Team on 101 quoting crime reference or email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk.