The family of a man killed in Brentwood have paid tribute to him, saying he will be "sadly missed".

It comes after Essex Police were called to Ingrave Road at around 3.30pm on September 12 with reports of a "serious assault". 

Officers attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The victim has now been named as 63-year-old Francis Reilly, from Brentwood. 

In a statement, his family said: “Frankie was a loving father, brother, grandfather and uncle.

“He was greatly loved by his whole family and will be sadly missed.

“We would ask for privacy at this time so we can continue to grieve as a family.”

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A murder investigation was launched on September 13. 

John Moore, 38, of Ingrave Road, has since been charged with murder. 

He appeared at Basildon Crown Court this morning (September 17) for a preliminary hearing. 

The 38-year-old has been remanded into custody until his plea and trial preparation hearing on November 26. 

Det Insp Lisa Hurrell previously said officers were providing "a visible presence and reassurance" in the town.

She added that police were confident there is "no ongoing threat to the wider community in Brentwood".