Shock Murder in Chalkpit Hill: Four Teens Arrested Over Dale Simmons’ Death
Police found the body of 42-year-old Dale Simmons around 11am on Thursday 14 April 2022 near Chalkpit Hill. He is believed to have died the night before, between 6pm and 8pm.
Four Teenagers Held for Manslaughter
Kent and Essex Serious Crime detectives launched a swift investigation. By Saturday 16 April, they had arrested 18-year-old Tyrese Scott from Rochester Street, Chatham, alongside a 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boys. All suspects are known to the victim.
The Crown Prosecution Service charged all four with manslaughter on Sunday 17 April. The teenagers remain in custody and are set to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday 18 April.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information about the events leading to Mr Simmons’ death to contact them. Authorities are particularly keen to speak to motorists with dashcam footage or residents with CCTV recordings from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday 13 April.
If you have information, call Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/69691/22. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111 or via their online form.
