A COLCHESTER man, who was discovered dead in a house this week, has been identified as Gary Belben.The body of the 49-year-old was found at his home in Lucas Road, Colchester, on Monday evening.

A COLCHESTER man, who was discovered dead in a house this week, has been identified as Gary Belben.

The body of the 49-year-old was found at his home in Lucas Road, Colchester, on Monday evening.

A post-mortem has revealed that he died from head injuries.

A 15-year-old boy remains in custody on suspicion of murder.

The road was cordoned off by police, while officers conducted a thorough search of the scene.