Man found dead on country lane is named by police

Police are investigating the death of a Vietnamese national whose body was discovered on an Essex country lane in March.

Vo Thai Son had been living in the UK when his body was found on Lincolns Lane in Pilgrims Hatch, near Brentwood, on 19 March.

Officers have appealed for help to establish his movements in the days and weeks before his death.

Det Ch Insp Greg Wood said: "This is an incredibly complex investigation, with my officers continuing to explore further lines of inquiry to find out how Thai Son came to be at the side of this road."

An investigation was launched after the discovery and police said they had liaised with partners in law enforcement, both nationally and internationally.

They are now appealing for the public's help and have launched a major incident public portal, in both Vietnamese and English.

Det Ch Insp Wood added: "It's important we provide those answers for his loved ones and that anyone who knew him tells us what they know about him.

"We are not treating his death as suspicious at this time, but there are questions we must answer about the circumstances of this discovery."

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