Margate man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman is found dead near Minnis Bay

Police are at a location near Minnis Bay, Birchington where a woman was found dead yesterday evening.

Kent Police was alerted by a member of the public shortly after 7pm on Friday 25 August 2023 and patrols are currently at the scene.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, however, the family of a 54-year-old woman reported missing from Upstreet on Wednesday 23 August have been informed.

The death is being treated as suspicious and on Thursday 24 August, a man in his 20s from Margate was arrested on suspicion of murder.

There will be an increased police presence in the area while investigations into the circumstances are taking place.

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