A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Northfleet this morning.

Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service were called to a house in Hamerton Road at 2.45am, and on entering the property found a 44-year-old man critically injured with stab wounds.

Police at the scene today

He was subsequently declared deceased at the scene.

Police say there have been no arrests at this stage and detectives have commenced a murder investigation.

Officers remained on the scene throughout the day and forensics experts were seen entering a property on the residential street.

A 100-yard stretch of the road was cordoned off, with police cars parked at either end.

Sniffer dogs were also on the scene as officers searched around Hamerton Road and surrounding roads.

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Anyone with information that may help the investigation is asked to contact Kent Police by calling 01634 792 209, quoting reference number 4-0088.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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