A man has died after being stabbed in the back in Essex (Image: EXPRESS) Police have launched a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing close to Castle Park in Colchester this morning. Emergency services were called at about 8.20am and remain at the scene. Police said that their investigation is currently at an “early stage” and urged anyone with information to come forward. Related articles London stabbing: Boy collapses in front of Feltham restaurant London stabbing: Teenager stabbed 'multiple times' in knife attack ... The victim has not yet been named. An Essex Police spokeswoman said: “We are investigating the death of a man in Colchester. “We were called by the ambulance service shortly after 8.20am today, Monday 11 February, with reports a man had been found deceased in Ryegate Road. “He had suffered stab wound to his back. “Enquiries remain at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area this morning and saw what happened, or has any information, to call the North Major Crime team on 101 quoting incident 208 of today’s date. “You can also report online at www.essex.police.uk/do-it-online “Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity 100 percent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.” One local said: "I saw this man on the floor when I went out and I thought he was sleeping. Related articles Sheffield machete attack: Terrified shoppers ‘run for lives’ Boy, 17, stabbed to death was just out for a ride on his bike "I was taking my grandchildren to school, I can't believe it, thankfully there was no blood I could see.” Another added: “I think someone saw this bloke sleeping and went over to check he was alright. "When they tried to wake him up, they realised what had happened.” Ryegate Road runs alongside Colchester Castle Park, which regularly hosts music concerts and festivals. Related articles Comments Unavailable Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility