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| Murder probe over body found in burned-out car in Basildon | Murder probe over body found in burned-out car in Basildon |
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| A murder inquiry has been launched after a man's body was found in a burned-out car on a housing estate. | A murder inquiry has been launched after a man's body was found in a burned-out car on a housing estate. |
| Police called to Pincey Mead, near Pitsea Road, Basildon, shortly before 17:00 GMT on Saturday found the body in a grey Audi A4. | |
| He has been named locally as 30-year-old Vilson Meshi. A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was smoke inhalation. | |
| Det Insp Steve Ellis of Essex Police said he wanted to hear from witnesses. | |
| "This happened in a residential neighbourhood so I am hopeful someone will have seen or heard something. | |
| "I'm keen to speak to anyone who might have seen the vehicle or spotted anyone acting suspiciously in the area." | "I'm keen to speak to anyone who might have seen the vehicle or spotted anyone acting suspiciously in the area." |
| Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |
| More on this and other stories from Essex | More on this and other stories from Essex |