A MAN has been found guilty of murdering chef Reynald Duchene following a music concert in Southend.

Karl Wills, 22, of Cranley Road, Westcliff, had denied the charge, but was found guilty following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court today.

The court heard how Mr Duchene, 37, of Arlington Square, South Woodham Ferrers, was stabbed after attending an open-air classical music concert in Priory Park, Southend on June 26.

Sentencing has been adjourned until December 13, at Chelmsford Crown Court.

*FULL STORY IN THURSDAY'S ECHO.