Two men are set to appear in court today charged with the murder of a 23-year-old man in Canterbury city centre. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 10, 2024, when Kent Police were called to a disturbance on the High Street at 11:31 p.m. Emergency services arrived at the scene, where they found the victim with a stab wound. Despite efforts to save him, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the incident, four men were arrested as detectives launched a murder investigation. Kemal Ibrahim, 24, of Long Acre Close, Canterbury, and Mohammed Hgar, 31, of no fixed address, have now been formally charged with murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. In addition, Mr. Ibrahim has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Both men are scheduled to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 14. Two other men who were arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing have been released on bail as police continue their investigation.
Kent Police are urging anyone with information about the incident who has not yet come forward to contact them at 01303 289600, quoting reference 46/172197/24. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or via their online form.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to uncover further details about the events leading to the tragic death.
