A man found dead at an address in Essex earlier this week has been described as a “much loved husband, father, son, and brother.”

Adrian Ellingford, who was 44 years-old, died at an address in Nelson Grove, Chelmsford in the early hours of Monday (July 25).

In a statement, his family said: “Our hearts are broken.

“Adrian is, and always will be, a much loved husband, father, son and brother. “He has been taken from his family and friends far too soon.

“While we try to come to terms with our sudden and devastating loss, we as the family ask for privacy at this extremely difficult time.”

Twenty-five year-old Marek Hecko, of Rookes Crescent, Chelmsford has been charged with murder.

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An Essex Police spokesman said: "We continue to appeal for information about Adrian’s death.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/194983/22."

Police have set up a special portal through which information can be reported: mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020122Q18-PO1.

Or, submit a report on our the Essex Police website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the website reporting services.

Alternatively, call police on 101. In an emergency always call 999.

To make an anonymous report contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.