article_snippet.sent: James Gregoire, pictured, was killed following a late night 'altercation' in Clacton, Essex .
article_snippet.sent: The suspect from Clacton is being questioned in connection with the death of the man, who was named locally as James Gregoire.
article_snippet.sent: The 54-year-old victim, known as 'Pongo' was killed in what Essex Police are describing as 'an altercation' in the town.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Gregoire posted a tribute on Facebook: 'r.i.p daddy
article_snippet.sent: Mr Gregoire, was jailed for two years in February 2012 after Mr Gregoire was caught trying to sell crack cocaine following an undercover police sting.
article_snippet.sent: Police believe Mr Gregoire was killed as a result of a brawl that carried on across Clacton's town centre .
article_snippet.sent: Mr Gregoire's son Nathan led tributes to Mr Gregoire's son Nathan late father on Mr Gregoire's son Nathan Facebook page earlier this morning .
highlights_snippet.sent: One man has been named locally as James Gregoire, 54, from Clacton .
  