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The man who died after a car ploughed into a Colchester pub at the weekend has been named locally.

Stuart McClung, 36, guitarist in popular local band New Town Kings, died after a Nissan Qashqai mounted the curb and crashed into the smoking area at The Spinnaker Pub along Hythe Quay.

A 40 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, death by dangerous driving and assault.

A man was also rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries after the incident.

Ian Winter, 34, was airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries, while a 34 year-old woman and a 33 year-old man, suffered minor injuries.

In a tribute shared online by fellow musician, Tony Gibsong, Stuart was called “an amazing man”.

Who are the New Town Kings?

The New Town Kings band is an eight-piece reggae band from Essex with nearly 800 subscribers on YouTube.

The band’s modern twist on classic Jamaican music has seen them play with the likes of The Skints, Lucky Chops and US reggae legends The Aggrolites.

The band played a gig in Chelmsford's Bassment on August bank holiday this year and had also played Boomtown festival this year.

The band have played over 500 shows across 10 different countries since their formation in 2006, including the UK, Germany, France, Holland, Croatia, Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland.

(Image: Seana Hughes)

The Spinnaker's Facebook page was updated with a post reading: "A very massive thank you for all the support we have received today from family, friends and our awesome Spinnaker regulars you have helped Bridget and I get through a very dark day.

"We are devastated that a wonderful talented young man has lost his life through no fault of his own and pass on our condolences to his family, girlfriend and friends.

"We so hope our amazing courageous friend Ian can battle his injuries and come back to us and Carl be strong you were both amazing in the face of such devastation.

"Something early this morning put the Great back in Great Britain for me and that was the amazing professionalism of our emergency services your efforts will never be forgotten.

"We will be closed for some time to rectify the structural and interior damage. Thank you all love Rod and Bridget."