Murder Probe launched in Gravesend

Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have launched a murder investigation following a suspicious death in Gravesend. Kent Police was called to St Patrick’s Gardens at 7.56pm on Saturday 21 July after a man was found injured. The man, who was 31 and from the Cranbrook area, was taken to a London Hospital for treatment but died on the morning of Sunday 22 July. The deceased is believed to have travelled to the scene following an incident at a private address in Taunton Vale, Gravesend. At present no arrests have been made and enquiries to establish the full circumstances remain ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting 21-1367. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.