At 5.19pm on Monday 11 April 2022, police were called to an address in Lower Bridge Street, Canterbury, where a man and a woman, who were known to each other, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Following enquiries by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, the death of the 54-year-old man is not being treated as suspicious.

The death of the 35-year-old woman is currently being treated as suspicious, however officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.

The next of kin of both parties have been informed and enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing with a view to providing a full report to the coroner.

Anyone who has any concerns or information regarding the incident is asked to contact Kent Police through our website or by calling 101, quoting 11-0995. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

By Ed

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