TWO people arrested in connection with the murder of James Attfield have had their bail extended.

Mr Attfield, 33, of East Bay, Colchester, was stabbed to death near Castle Park.

He was found on a path with 102 stab wounds and died shortly before 6am on Saturday, March 29.

The two men, both aged 33, have been bailed again until October.

 A 25-year-old woman from Southend and an 18-year-old man, of no fixed address, arrested on suspicion of murder answered bail on Monday and were also bailed again until October, along with a 23-year-old woman from Ipswich, arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

Nine people are currently on bail in connection with the killing.

Four others, all arrested on suspicion of murder, will answer bail next week.