Murder arrest after death of man in Broadstairs

News imageBarry Stickings A crime scene is cordoned off with police tape. Barry Stickings
The man's next of kin have been informed

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Broadstairs.

Kent Police said it was called to a report of concern for a person in the Ranelagh Grove area of St Peter's just after 07:40 BST on Wednesday.

Officers arrived along with paramedics and a man in his 30s was confirmed dead.

His next of kin has been informed.

Police said the man, described as from the local area, was arrested shortly afterwards.

He remains in custody pending further enquiries, the force added.

Anyone with relevant information, including those with CCTV or dashcam footage from 19:00 on Tuesday, is urged by police to come forward.

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