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Sevenoaks man Russell Jarrett found with serious head injuries after night out at Otford Pub

Murder detectives have released two men and a woman after a 53-year-old man was found with severe head injuries at his home.

Two men aged 22 and 25 from Swanley and a 20-year-old woman from Orpington were arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday.

They have all been bailed for further enquiries until May 6.

Russell Jarrett
Russell Jarrett

It comes after Russell Jarrett, 53, of Twitton Meadows, Otford, was seen drinking at The Crown pub in Otford High Street on the evening of Wednesday, February 11.

He was last seen outside his home in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, and later that day ambulance crews were called to his house.

They found him in his living room suffering from severe head injuries.

Mr Jarrett was taken to King’s College Hospital in London but died on the morning of Saturday, February 21.

Following a post-mortem examination carried out on Monday, police are now treating the death as suspicious.

Russell Jarrett had been at the Crown at Otford. Picture: Google Street View
Russell Jarrett had been at the Crown at Otford. Picture: Google Street View

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Tony Pledger said: "We know Mr Jarrett was drinking in The Crown on the evening of Wednesday, February 11 and would like to hear from anyone who can help us piece together his movements after he left the pub.

"If you think you saw him at any point that evening or the following day and have not already spoken to us, I urge you to get in touch. Any information you have may prove vital in our investigation."

Anyone with information should call 01622 654863 quoting ‘Op Capel’ in their message, and an officer will respond within office hours.

Please call 101 if your call is urgent and outside of these hours.


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