Police have arrested two men in connection with a murder investigation in Westcliff.

On December 12, police received reports of a disturbance at an address in Tintern Avenue. Asqeri Spaho, 25, from Westcliff, died as a result of stab wounds.

A second man was taken to hospital shortly after being attacked inside the property.

A 22-year-old man from Highbury, London was arrested today (Wednesday January 29), on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and a 31-year-old man from Upper Holloway, London, was arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and possession of drugs.

The arrests follow warrants executed in London and the men remain in custody for questioning.

Police arrested two 21-year-old men from Islington and they have been released on bail until Tuesday March 18.

One of the men was arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and driving without insurance.

The other was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

A 31-year-old man from Tottenham was also arrested, on suspicion of murder, attempted murder, and possession of Class A drugs. He has been released on bail until Thursday March 24.

A 27-year-old from Enfield was arrested on Saturday December 28 on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and possession of drugs and he has been released on bail until Friday 27 March.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Essex Police Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting crime reference 42/198759/19. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.