Murder investigation launched after man dies in Whitstable

Police and the ambulance service were called at about 2am on Good Friday.

Author: Sapphire Hope, Press AssociationPublished 9 hours ago

Kent Police have launched a murder investigation after being called to reports of a serious assault in Whitstable on the north Kent coast.

The man died at the scene on Belmont Road near the town’s cricket and football clubs.

The town’s MP, Rosie Duffield, said: “This is extremely shocking and upsetting. I know the area well and incidents like this are incredibly rare in our community.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Kent Police.”

Anyone with information should call 01843 222289 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.