Man charged with murder after fatal assault at Clacton caravan park
Daniel Fox is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today
Last updated 17th Oct 2026
A man has been charged with murder following an assault at Valley Farm Holiday Park in Clacton.
Thirty-nine-year-old Daniel Fox was arrested after a man in his 40s from Frinton was found injured on Wednesday night, 14th October, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fox, from Hampden Crescent, Warley, has been charged with murder, three counts of assaulting an emergency worker, two counts of making threats to kill, and one count of burglary.
He is scheduled to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (17th October).
Detective Inspector Tim Coyles, who is leading the investigation, expressed gratitude for the support of the community and praised his team's efforts.
He stated, "Specialist officers continue to support the victim’s family. I know this incident has caused a great deal of shock within the community around the holiday park and I want to thank the public for their support and understanding."
Anyone with information relating to the investigation is encouraged to submit it via the police's dedicated public portal.