Canvey murder

Jamie Lewis, 25, was sentenced to life in prison today for killing Matt Portwood, 42, in an altercation outside the Haystack Pub in Furtherwick Road, canvey murder, in the early hours of Saturday, February 4.

Justice has been secured for the family of Matt Portwood after the man convicted of his murder was jailed for life. Matt, 42, was fatally assaulted as he tried to step in and break up a fight in the Iceland car park on Canvey Island shortly after 1. Jamie-Lee Lewis who was years old at the time of the offence, stabbed Matt after he and a friend sought to intervene in a fight between two people outside The Haystack pub. At his trial, a jury heard Lewis returned to The Haystack with his clothes covered in blood after the attack. Phone work was also able to place him at the scene of the incident at the time it took place, and in The Haystack pub earlier in the evening. He was unanimously found guilty of the charges against him on Tuesday October 10 following a trial at Basildon Crown Court.

Canvey murder

A man will today January 11 be sentenced for killing a 'devoted' dad in Canvey Island. Matt Portwood, 42, was found with serious injuries in the car park close to Iceland in Furtherwick Road at about 1. Matt was fatally assaulted as he tried to break up a fight in the supermarket car park last February. The fight had broken out between two groups of people outside The Haystack Pub nearby. Mr Portwood, previously employed by the pub as a doorman, had been at The Haystack Pub as a guest and saw the fight taking place. A friend went over to try and intervene but was then assaulted, at which point Matt went over to help him. The court heard that Jamie Lewis, 24, was part of the other group and pushed Matt against a hoarding and stabbed him. Mr Portwood suffered injuries to the neck and, despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, he died at the scene. Lewis, of Bensham Lane in Thornton Heath, was arrested three days after the attack and charged with murder and possession of a bladed article. He was unanimously found guilty of both charges following a trial at Basildon Crown Court. In a tribute, Matt's family said: "Matt leaves behind his two young children whom he adored greatly. He also had a love for football, supporting local teams.

Sam had become more aggravated and the focus went from Mark to me.

A man has been convicted of murdering a former doorman outside a pub in Essex. In a statement released shortly after his death, Mr Portwood's family said: "Matt was a well known and loved member of the community in Canvey. He will forever be in our hearts. Prosecutors told the court a group argued with a pub bouncer at GMT after being denied entry, and Mr Portwood - who previously worked as a doorman at the venue and was there as a customer - tried to defuse the situation. Jurors were told Lewis "struck the fatal blow to the neck" and Mr Portwood was found by emergency services in the nearby Iceland car park.

A man who murdered a former doorman following a fight outside a pub has been jailed for life. He was told he would serve a minimum 24 years in prison. Victoria Hawkins, Mr Portwood's partner, said in court: "Our pain will never cease, the loss will never go away. The court heard that neither Lewis or Mr Portwood were involved in the initial altercation when a group were denied entry by a bouncer at the pub at about GMT. The fight spilled into a nearby Iceland car park and prosecutors quoted one of Mr Portwood's former colleagues, who explained that "Matt always likes to help" when bouncers are targeted. Lewis "struck the fatal blow to the neck" jurors heard, and emergency services found the victim unresponsive in the car park. Ms Hawkins said her children asked her "daddy isn't really in that coffin is he mum?

Canvey murder

Emergency services responded to reports of an injured man in the car park next to Iceland in Furtherwick Road in the early hours of Saturday, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in a car park following a suspected assault. The man, in his 40s, was found injured next to Iceland supermarket in Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island. Essex Police officers were called just before 1. Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood, who is leading the investigation, said: "I want to extend my condolences to the family of the man who has died. Grandmother died from 'unsurvivable' XL bully bites, inquest told. Luke D'Wit: Man accused of murdering couple with fentanyl 'said he was almost like a son to them'. An area of the island including Furtherwick Road and Long Road has been cordoned off while police investigate.

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Get the latest on all the biggest court and crime news in Essex direct from our expert court reporter. At his trial, a jury heard Lewis returned to The Haystack with his clothes covered in blood after the attack. I accept that. Mr Portwood, previously employed by the pub as a doorman, had been at The Haystack Pub as a guest and saw the fight taking place. He will forever be in our hearts. Jamie Lewis found guilty of murder I should not have got involved. Canvey Island. What's On. Lewis has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place and Kieron Aransibia has also been charged with assault. Epping Forest. Things to do in Essex. The Essex beach in one of the best towns to live named as new wild swimming hotspot. He also had a love for football, supporting local teams. He works in the construction industry.

Detectives were called in to action after a man in his 40s was found in the Iceland car park in Furtherwick Road shortly before 1.

Jailed - Jamie Lewis was handed a sentence of life imprisonment with a minumum term of 23 years and 30 days. Witham men arrested after police raid finds cannabis and 'Pablo Escobar' picture. Yes delete Cancel. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Mr Portwood suffered injuries to the neck and, despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, he died at the scene. Circus with 'jaw-dropping' stunts coming to Lakeside Shopping Centre. Essex Police said a friend went over to try and intervene but was then assaulted, at which point Matt went over to help him. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The heartbroken family of Matthew Portwood say they will "never heal from our loss" after a man was convicted of killing the popular bouncer and dad-of-two near to an Essex pub. Comments: Our rules We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. If released, the offender would be subject to certain conditions and if the conditions are broken or if the offender is considered to be a risk to the public then they will be sent back to prison. Mr Cyrus Shroff, of the prosecution, is currently outlining the facts of the case to the court.