Murder Investigation After Man Dies in Maidstone Town-Centre Stabbing

Kent Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a stabbing at a property in the centre of Maidstone on Monday night.

The force said it was called at 10.21pm on Monday 7 September to reports of an assault at a property in Knightrider Street, a residential street in the town centre close to the River Medway. Officers attended alongside other emergency services and found a man in his 40s inside the property with injuries consistent with a stab wound. He died while being treated by paramedics at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

A 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were both arrested at the scene in connection with the incident and remained in custody on Tuesday while enquiries continued. Neither has been charged.

Kent Police asked anyone who has not yet spoken to officers and who has information about what happened to call 01622 604100, quoting reference 07-1774. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via its online form. Source: Kent Police