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| Police are questioning three men on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Essex. | Police are questioning three men on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Essex. |
| Kevin Malthouse, 24, from Stanford-le-Hope, suffered multiple wounds during a disturbance in Blackshots Lane, Grays, in the early hours of Saturday. Three other men are being treated for injuries believed to be life-threatening. | |
| Malthouse was described by friends as a talented footballer and “one in a million”. | Malthouse was described by friends as a talented footballer and “one in a million”. |
| An 18-year-old man from Tilbury, who suffered a chest wound, another 18-year-old man from Tilbury, who suffered a serious stomach wound, and a 39-year-old man from the Corringham area, who suffered a stomach wound, are all being treated at Basildon hospital. | |
| Police said they were called, along with ambulance services, at 12.35am to reports of a number of men fighting in Blackshots Lane. Paramedics tried to save Malthouse’s life but he was pronounced dead at the scene. | Police said they were called, along with ambulance services, at 12.35am to reports of a number of men fighting in Blackshots Lane. Paramedics tried to save Malthouse’s life but he was pronounced dead at the scene. |
| The incident is believed to be linked to another assault reported to police at 1.55am, in which an 18-year-old man suffered a head injury and was knocked unconscious in Fleming Road, Chafford Hundred. He was taken to hospital for treatment and later arrested on suspicion of murder. | |
| Two other men, a 22-year-old from Grays and a 21-year-old from South Ockendon, were also arrested on suspicion of murder. | Two other men, a 22-year-old from Grays and a 21-year-old from South Ockendon, were also arrested on suspicion of murder. |
| Malthouse played for Tilbury football club between 2011 and 2014, making 23 appearances in a stint that was disrupted by injuries. In a statement, the club said it was “a very sad time” and passed its condolences to his friends and family. | Malthouse played for Tilbury football club between 2011 and 2014, making 23 appearances in a stint that was disrupted by injuries. In a statement, the club said it was “a very sad time” and passed its condolences to his friends and family. |
| On Facebook, Cameron Banks wrote: “Everyone becomes a nice guy once they die but Kevin Malthouse really was one in a million, I don’t know anyone that could say a bad word against him. In complete shock at what I’ve just woke [sic] up to.” | On Facebook, Cameron Banks wrote: “Everyone becomes a nice guy once they die but Kevin Malthouse really was one in a million, I don’t know anyone that could say a bad word against him. In complete shock at what I’ve just woke [sic] up to.” |
| James Imber said he was also struggling to comprehend the news and described Malthouse as a “good player and aspiring coach”. | James Imber said he was also struggling to comprehend the news and described Malthouse as a “good player and aspiring coach”. |
| Can't believe what I've heard. Rip Kevin Malthouse. Too young. Good player and aspiring coach. | Can't believe what I've heard. Rip Kevin Malthouse. Too young. Good player and aspiring coach. |
| Det Insp Stuart Truss, of the Kent and Essex serious crime directorate, said: “Although we have made arrests, our inquiries are ongoing. A number of witnesses have already come forward and I am grateful for their assistance. | |
| “We have been told there were a number of people in the area at the time and I want to speak to anyone who was in Blackshots Lane who saw what happened and can help us piece together the events leading up to this incident.” | “We have been told there were a number of people in the area at the time and I want to speak to anyone who was in Blackshots Lane who saw what happened and can help us piece together the events leading up to this incident.” |