Police investigators have made three arrests after a man died in an incident near Faversham.
Patrols were called to a report of a disturbance in The Street, Boughton-under-Blean at 10.39pm on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 10.39pm.
Police officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and a man in his 30s was discovered with suspected stab wounds. He was confirmed deceased near the scene.
Three men, aged between 39 and 43, were arrested in connection with the incident and the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate started a murder investigation.
Later on the same day, two further men, aged 37 and 42, were detained at a property in the village and taken into custody. A third man, aged 33, was also arrested in Canterbury.
Officers remain at the scene completing enquiries and engaging with the local community. The Street remains closed in the centre of the village and residents will see additional patrols in the area.
Detectives are continuing to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around that time, to contact Kent Police via our public portal here.
Anyone with information can also call Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting reference 13-1461.
