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Two arrests made in Gillingham murder investigation

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 35-year-old man.

Stab victim Anthony Eastwood was killed in Fox Street, Gillingham, after a suspected argument with another man last month.

The scene in Fox Street, Gillingham.
The scene in Fox Street, Gillingham.

Officers have now arrested a 17-year-old boy from Barking, London, on suspicion of murder.

A woman in her 40s was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Both were travelling to France at the time they were stopped by officers

They were then taken into custody to a police station in Kent.

Police launched a murder investigation after recovering a knife following the stabbing in an alleyway near The Monarch pub.

A forensics squad at the scene last month.
A forensics squad at the scene last month.

Detectives later released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the case.

Flowers have been left at the scene where the man died alongside tributes.

One card from his wife reads: "You rescued me and gave my kids their mum back. I wish I could of rescued you. My heart beats with you in it. You showed me true love. I love you."

Another one read: "RIP Tony. Not always a saint, but forever an angel. You will be missed."

A floral tribute left at the scene. Picture: UKnip
A floral tribute left at the scene. Picture: UKnip

Anyone who has information, who has not yet been in contact with officers regarding this incident, should call 01634 792209 quoting reference 46/242350/19.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555111 or via the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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