Three men arrested in murder probe after suspected stabbing near Faversham
Forensics at the
scene of suspected fatal stabbing in Teynham
Three men are being questioned on suspicion of murder
after a man suffered a fatal stab wound near Faversham early this
morning.
The 21-year-old was discovered
lying on the ground outside a block of flats in London Road,
Teynham, at about 2am.
Police had been called to the
same address half-an-hour earlier after reports of an argument -
only to resolve the issue and leave.
The injured man, from
Sittingbourne, was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital, but was
pronounced dead shortly after.
A post mortem is due to be
carried out this afternoon.
Police have
cordoned off the flats in London Road, Teynham
Three local men, aged 29, 31 and
48, were arrested and are currently in police custody.
Police are appealing to anyone
who may have heard or witnessed the disturbance at 1.30am or may
have information about what happened between then and when police
were called again.
To speak to an officer call 101
or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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01/01/13
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