A murder investigation is underway in Deal after a man died from a severe head injury sustained during a violent assault inside a residential property.
Emergency services raced to an address in Pilots Avenue shortly after 10:00 am on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, following urgent reports of a disturbance.
Police and paramedics attended the scene and located a victim in his 60s suffering from serious head trauma inside the house. Despite emergency medical treatment, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
A 59-year-old local suspect was arrested shortly afterwards in connection with the incident and remains in police custody as detectives carry out initial inquiries.
Investigating officers are appealing for anyone with information, as well as residents with private CCTV or motorists with dashcam footage recorded in the vicinity, to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/161522/26, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.