Pub Landlord Murdered After Wedding Anniversary Celebration
A shocking murder has rocked Maidstone, Kent. Matthew Bryant, a well-loved pub landlord, was fatally stabbed just three days after celebrating his wedding anniversary.
Tragedy Outside Hare and Hounds Pub
The horrifying attack took place on Monday evening outside the Hare and Hounds on Lower 1 Road. Police rushed to the scene around 6 p.m. after receiving distressing reports. Despite emergency crews’ best efforts, 52-year-old Mr Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local Woman Charged With Murder
Stephane Langley, 54, a local resident and acquaintance of Matthew, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Kent Police have formally charged her, and she is due in Medway Magistrates’ Court soon. Langley remains in custody awaiting trial.
Community Mourns Beloved Landlord
Matthew was a staple of the Maidstone community for 25 years, spending the last eight running the Hare and Hounds. Tributes have flooded in. Local Chris Leach said, “Matt hadn’t got a bad bone in his body. You couldn’t help but love him.”
Mark Osborne called Matthew and his wife Caroline, “the best landlords you could ever meet.” Adding, “All my thoughts go out to his family and friends. Heaven has got a true angel.”
Daniel Hoggart described Matthew as an “absolute gent.” The community continues to reel from this heartbreaking loss.
