Murder inquiry after body found in hallway

Mrs Dicker lived in Craigfield Avenue

A murder investigation has begun into the death of a woman found in the hallway of her Essex home.

The body of Jean Dicker, 58, was found by her son when he arrived at their bungalow in Craigfield Avenue, Clacton, at 2315 GMT on Wednesday.

Police said she had severe head injuries.

A post-mortem was due to be carried out on Thursday.

Witness appeal

Police said Mrs Dicker was a traffic warden who retired in 1996, and lived with her son.

He is not being treated as a suspect.

The investigation by the North East Essex Major Investigation team is headed by Detective Superintendent Gareth Wilson.

Essex Police have asked anyone who may have been in the area from 1700 GMT on Wednesday to contact them.