Murder arrest after death of man in Broadstairs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in his 30s in Broadstairs.

A 61-year-old man from the local area has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in his 30s in Broadstairs. Kent Police was called to a report of concern for a person in the Ranelagh Grove area of St Peter's shortly after 07:40 on Wednesday. Officers attended along with paramedics and the man was confirmed dead. The suspect was arrested shortly afterwards and remains in custody pending further enquiries.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant footage. They are seeking CCTV or dashcam footage from 19:00 on Tuesday to the following morning. Witnesses can contact Kent Police on 01622 652006, quoting reference 14-0240, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111555.

How it is being reported

• Murder arrest after death of man in his 30s in BroadstairsHis next of kin has been informedKentLive · 14 Oct, 15:36
• Murder arrest after death of man in BroadstairsKent Police says a 61-year-old man from the local area has been arrested on suspicion of murder.BBC Kent · 14 Oct, 15:28

In this story: Broadstairs · Ranelagh Grove · St Peter's · Kent Police

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