Teen Found Dead in Brentwood Flat – Woman Arrested

Police were called to a flat on Norman Crescent, Brentwood, on Sunday, October 19, after concerns for a man’s welfare. Multiple emergency calls sparked a swift response from officers and paramedics.

Tragically, a 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Woman in 50s Arrested Over Murder

A woman in her 50s from Brentwood was arrested on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody as police question her.

Investigation Early but Sensitive, Says Lead Detective

Detective Inspector James Holmes, leading the probe, said: “Our enquiries are at an early stage and I’d first like to emphasise that this is an extremely sensitive and distressing matter.

“We are supporting the distraught family of a teenage man who has lost his life in tragic circumstances and our first thoughts are with them as we work to understand what happened.

“As tempting as it might be for the public to speculate about the circumstances, I would please call for this to be avoided, keeping in mind the trauma suffered by the family.

“We will issue updates on our investigation as soon as we are able and there will be a time and a place for the full facts of this matter to be heard.

“We remain at the scene in Brentwood. This is an isolated incident, confined to a single address, with no threat to the wider community.”

Family Supported by Essex Police

The victim’s family have been informed and are receiving support from Essex Police officers as the heartbreaking investigation continues.