Human Remains Found in Water on Fourth Avenue
Police rushed to Fourth Avenue just before 2pm on Saturday, 31 December after reports of a suspicious object in the water.
Forensics Confirm Disturbing Find
Specialist forensic officers confirmed the chilling discovery: human remains have been found.
Serious Crime Unit Launches Investigation
The Kent Serious Crime Directorate are now leading the inquiry, with early investigations underway.
Detective Chief Inspector Alcock said, “It’s the really early stages of this investigation and we are working to determine what has happened.
“I understand that this is concerning news for local residents and our officers are likely to remain in the area for the next few days to continue enquiries.
“We ask that the public respect the cordons in place and we will be updating the public as the investigation develops.”