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Murder arrest after death of elderly man

News imageBBC a police van and a police car park either side of a sign saying Holly Road, in front of a modern bungalow.BBC
Police and paramedics attended the scene on Thursday morning

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly man was found dead in Romney Marsh, police have said.

Kent Police launched an investigation after receiving a report of concern for a person in Holly Road, St Mary's Bay, at 09:30 BST on Thursday.

The force said that officers attended, along with paramedics, and a man in his 90s was confirmed dead.

It added that both men were known to each other and that the suspect remained in custody.

News imagea police van and a police car park either side of a sign saying Holly Road, in front of a modern bungalow.
Investigations continue at a property in Holly Road, St Mary's Bay

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