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Man pleads guilty to murdering his mother

Shivani Chaudhari
BBC News, Essex
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Oliver Grange, 24, admitted killing his mother at his home

A man has admitted to murdering his mother at his seaside home.

Oliver Grange, 24, has pleaded guilty to murdering Rachel Dixon, 49, who died after being attacked on 21 March in Skelmersdale Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

The defendant was arrested at the scene.

Grange was remanded in custody following Thursday's hearing and will be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court in August.

Det Ch Insp Greg Wood, who led the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with Rachel's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. We know this loss is felt widely.

"I hope the defendant's decision to plead guilty to this heinous crime will help Rachel's loved ones as they move forward."

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