James Gregoire, pictured, was killed following a late night 'altercation' in Clacton, Essex . A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a man died following a late-night brawl in Clacton last night. The suspect from Clacton was arrested on suspicion of murder at 11.40am. He is being questioned in connection with the death of the man, who was named locally as James Gregoire. The 54-year-old victim, known as 'Pongo' was killed in what Essex Police are describing as 'an altercation' in the town. Officers have closed off a large area of Clacton town centre as forensic specialists conduct a finger-tipped search of the crime scene. A second man was seriously injured in the brawl although his injures are not described as life threatening. A third man suffered minor injuries. It is understood that the brawl continued across the town until one man collapsed and died. All of those involved in the incident are believed to be known to each other and are from the area. A large area of Clacton's town centre was cordoned off this morning as forensic officers conducted a full search of the scene looking for evidence. The incident started at a property on High Street before the brawl spread across the town. Mr Gregorie's body was found in an alleyway between Beach Road and the town's Covered Market. Two of the major shopping roads in the town, Station Road and Pier Avenue have been closed as well as the alleyway where the body was found. Businesses in the area have been warned that large sections of the town will be closed for much of the day as the forensic investigation continues. Mr Gregorie's son Nathan posted a tribute on Facebook: 'r.i.p daddy I cnt believe ur gone I dnt know wat to say I ain't seen u in awhile ima miss u so f****** much love you forever and always.' Mr Gregoire, was jailed for two years in February 2012 after he was caught trying to sell crack cocaine following an undercover police sting. Police believe Mr Gregoire was killed as a result of a brawl that carried on across Clacton's town centre . Essex Police have closed off a large area of Clacton's shopping district while forensic searches continue . Forensic officers gathered evidence across a large area of Clacton due to the size of the crime scene . Superintendent Steve Ditchburn, who is leading the murder investigation said: 'Unfortunately due to the large number of scenes and the extensive cordon day-to-day business in Clacton town centre has been severely disrupted. 'This is necessary to ensure as much early evidence is gathered as possible but we are working as quickly as we can to keep disruption to a minimum. 'I would like to appeal to anyone who has information about the incident, saw any men in and around the Rosemary Road and Station Road areas of the town at around 11.30pm last night, or who has any information which may assist detectives, to contact us as soon as possible.' An Essex police spokesman added: 'Any witnesses or anyone who has information should contact detectives in Clacton on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.' Mr Gregoire's son Nathan led tributes to his late father on his Facebook page earlier this morning . Police confirmed they arrested a 21-year-old man earlier today on suspicion of Mr Gregoire's murder . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
One man was killed and another seriously injured after last night's fight . The victim has been named locally as James Gregoire, 54, from Clacton . The men involved in the fight are all believed to have known each other . Essex Police said they arrested a man, 21, in connection with the killing .