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Kelly-Ann Mills

Teen arrested on suspicion of murder after man found stabbed to death

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead with stab wounds in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services raced to the scene in Sittingbourne, Kent shortly after 1.30am to reports of a man in his 40s with stab wounds.

The man, whose details have not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Murder squad detectives are asking for residents in the area to check their doorbell cameras for anything that may help their enquiries.

A Kent Police spokeswoman said: "An 18-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are continuing to carry out enquiries.

Forensic officers at the home in Kent (UkNewsinPictures)

"Kent Police was called at 1.36am on Wednesday, December 21 following a report a man had sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds at a property off College Road.

"Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and a man in his 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers at the scene in Sittingbourne (UkNewsinPictures)

"Anyone with any information, or dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage from the College Road area between 1.20am and 2.30am, is urged to call Kent Police on 01795 419119."

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