Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at a flat in Canterbury.

Emergency crews - including forensics teams and dog handlers - were called to the property in George Roche Road late yesterday afternoon.

Detectives have yet to establish the circumstances of the death, but a man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drugs offences.

Officers had been called to the scene shortly after 5pm.

Two critical care ambulances, forensics officers, dog units and a private ambulance were also in attendance, with a presence at the scene until at least 11.30pm.

The arrested man remains in police custody as inquiries continue.

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