A YOUNG dad who was murdered outside a Clacton off-licence is believed to have died from a single stab wound to the chest.

Preliminary results of a post mortem examination carried out following the death of Liam Mearns on Tuesday night were released this afternoon.

Police officially confirmed the 21-year-old's identity.

Murder squad officers have been given an extra 36 hours to question ten suspects in custody following the attack, which happened outside Bootleggers off-licence in Wellesley Road.

They appeared at Harwich Magistrates' Court earlier today.

Nine people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A man has also been arrested on suspicion of violent conduct.