Police have arrested six people on suspicion of murder following the death of a man at a holiday park in Camber Sands.

Emergency services were called to Lydd Road around 10.50pm on Friday (August 5) to reports of an altercation involving a group of people.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning (August 6). His next of kin have been informed.

Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at this time.

Detective Superintendent Jon Hull said: “Our investigation is at a very early stage, but I would like to reassure the public that this appears to be an isolated incident with no wider risk of harm.

“Officers are now working to establish the full circumstances while the victim’s next of kin are supported by specialist officers.”

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