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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death in Tunbridge Wells

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died at an address in a residential street.

Police and the air ambulance were called to the scene in Sherwood Road in Tunbridge Wells at 10.42am where a man, named locally as Gordon Farnes, died after sustaining serious injuries.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.

Video: Police at the scene of the suspected murder

The victim has been named locally as Gordon Farnes
The victim has been named locally as Gordon Farnes
Police have closed the road. Image: UK News in Pictures
Police have closed the road. Image: UK News in Pictures
Several cars were at the suspected murder scene. Picture: UK News in Pictures (3123152)
Several cars were at the suspected murder scene. Picture: UK News in Pictures (3123152)

It is believed the suspect and victim, who was 43, were known to each other.

The air ambulance had landed at Temple Grove Academy, shortly before noon.

The victim's next of kin have been informed.

Forensics at the address. Image: UK News in Pictures
Forensics at the address. Image: UK News in Pictures
Several cars were at the suspected murder scene. Picture: UK News in Pictures (3123163)
Several cars were at the suspected murder scene. Picture: UK News in Pictures (3123163)
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