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Third man charged in alleged car crash murder

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News, Essex
Family handout Arlind Xhokola is in a navy blue zip up jacket, wearing black denim trousers, and appearing with short dark brown or black hair. He is smiling. He is sitting on a bench between two statues.Family handout
The death of Arlind Xhokola who died after a crash between a pedestrian and a car is being treated as murder

Detectives investigating a murder following a fatal crash have charged a third man in connection with their investigation.

Arlind Xhokola, 26, died at the scene near a cycle path off Momples Road in Harlow, shortly after a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on 29 March.

Matthew Arnold, 39, of The Dashes, Harlow, has been charged with perverting the course of justice and robbery, said Essex Police.

Mr Arnold appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on 25 April and was remanded in custody until a further hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on 23 May.

Jeremy Heath, 50, of Ladyshot, Harlow, who has been charged with murder, robbery and possession of a knife in public, remains in custody until a further hearing on 2 June.

Joe Jones, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with robbery, perverting the course of justice and possession of a knife in public and also remains in custody until a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on 2 May.

A 50-year-old man, from Harlow, arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery, remains on bail while inquiries continue.

Essex Police A police officer standing in front of a police car on the cycle path. He is wearing a fluorescent yellow jacket. There is police cordon tape tied across the path behind him.Essex Police
Detectives were called to the scene of a fatal collision on 29 March

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