Inquest into death of Chatham man who died fishing in East Peckham
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An inquest has been opened into the death of a
Chatham man who died while fishing overnight in freezing
conditions.
Martin Hoskins, 48, of Paggitt Street, had
been fishing on the River Medway near East Peckham on Friday,
February 3, when temperatures dropped to -6.
He was found dead in his tent by a member of
the public on Saturday morning.
Police were called to the scene, near to
Stilstead Farm, off Tonbridge Road, at 9.40am.
A police spokesman said the death is not being
treated as suspicious.
Mr Hoskins worked at Lipscomb car dealers in
Aylesford as a valeter.
A colleague, who did not want to be named,
said: “He was an exceptional valeter, one of the best and highly
thought of by everyone, a great friend whose death has shocked
everyone. He was a fantastic bloke that would do anything for
you.”
A spokesman for West Kent Coroner’s office
said the cause of his death is unknown at this stage.
An inquest was opened and adjourned last week
and a full inquest will be held at a later date.
Did you know Mr Hoskins? Leave your
tributes below or call the newsroom on 01634 227828.
Tuesday, February 14 2012
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