A suspect is to appear at court charged with murder following the death of a man in Rochester

An investigation was commenced by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate and...

Grace Turner

Published: 10:13 am September 7, 2023

Updated: 10:13 am September 7, 2023

Kent Police was called to an address in Mercury Close on Tuesday 5 September 2023, where officers found a 71-year-old man who was confirmed deceased at the scene.

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An investigation was commenced by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate and later that day a man was arrested.

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