Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man who died in a shopping centre in Essex. Police were called to reports that the victim, aged in his 30s, had been seriously injured in an assault inside the Lakeside shopping centre in Thurrock shortly before 4.30pm on Thursday. Essex police pronounced the man dead at the scene. A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have since been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police said a 23-year-old man, who had previously been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, has been released without charge. DCI Ashley Howard appealed for anyone with information to come forward. “Our investigation continues at pace and we are actively pursuing a number of leads in an effort to leave no stone unturned.” He added that based on the information known the police believe this was a targeted attack and stated there is “no threat to the wider community and that Lakeside is a safe place”. Officers have been in place at Lakeside shopping centre over the past few days to appeal for information and to reassure visitors through high-visibility patrols. Howard, who is the officer leading the investigation, said: “Our investigation into this murder is progressing well and my team have worked hard through the day and night.”