TWO men have been released after they were arrested in connection with a murder investigation.

A 27-year-old man and a 32-year-old man from Burnham were arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman on Sunday, June 9.

The two men have now been released under investigation.

Police were called by the ambulance service around 12.30am on Sunday, with reports a woman had been seriously injured at an address off Eastern Road.

Sadly, despite efforts from paramedics, the woman, aged in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Detectives investigating the death in Blackwater Close are continuing to appeal for information.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Rob Kirby said: "We are treating the death as suspicious and unexplained and my team and I continue to investigate to establish what has happened.

"We understand the impact that something like this can have on the local community and we have no concerns around a further risk to members of the public.

“I would like to thank everyone who we have spoken to for your time and co-operation. You're help is invaluable.

"However, we still need anyone with information to come forward. It doesn’t matter how small or insignificant you think it is, it could be vital to our investigation.

“A woman has died and it’s really important we establish what happened.”

If you have any information about the incident please call us on 101 quoting incident 39 of June 9.

Anyone with information can contact the North Major Crime Team on 101 or email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.