Police have arrested a 28-year-old man from Essex following the fatal stabbing of a 44-year-old man in Northfleet. The incident took place on Hamerton Road in the early hours of Tuesday, 4 February 2020.
Kent Police responded to reports of a stabbing at 2.46am on Hamerton Road. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with fatal injuries at the scene.
By 4.30pm the same day, detectives from the Serious Crime Directorate of Kent and Essex arrested the suspect in Chelmsford. The 28-year-old remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Kent Police on 01634 792 209, quoting reference number 04-0088. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or through their online portal at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Originally published by UKNIP.
