TWO murder suspects have had their bail extended while police continue to investigate the murder of James Attfield.

Mr Attfield, 33, of East Bay, Colchester, was stabbed to death near Castle Park.

He was found on a path with 102 stab wounds and died shortly before 6am on Saturday, March 29.

A 25-year-old woman from Southend and an 18-year-old man, of no fixed address, arrested on suspicion of murder answered bail earlier today.

They were rebailed until next month.

A 23-year-old woman from Ipswich, arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, was also rebailed.

Nine people are currently on bail.

Two 33-year-old men arrested in connection with the murder will answer bail on Wednesday.

Four others, all arrested on suspicion of murder, will answer bail next week.