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Two more arrests after body found in Castle Street car park in Canterbury

Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a car park.

Police have confirmed three suspects are now in custody in connection with the tragic discovery at a multi-storey in Castle Street, Canterbury, on Monday.

Police and forensics investigate a suspected murder after a man was found dead near Castle Street car park in Canterbury
Police and forensics investigate a suspected murder after a man was found dead near Castle Street car park in Canterbury

A 27-year-old man from Whitstable was arrested just hours after the body was found.

Now it has been revealed that yesterday a 49-year-old man, of no fixed address, and a 21-year-old man from Canterbury were apprehended by officers.

Forensic units joined detectives in Castle Street following the call at about 1.45pm on Easter Monday.

Officers are treating the death of the victim, who was in his 50s, as suspicious – but are understood to be unclear over exactly when his death occurred.

They are thought to be looking at a window between Saturday (April 8) and Monday (April 10).

All three suspects remain in custody while inquiries continue.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
Police were called on Easter Monday after a body was found in Castle Street car park in Canterbury
Police were called on Easter Monday after a body was found in Castle Street car park in Canterbury

Police and forensic teams in white suits were at the scene on Tuesday (April 11) with parts of the car park cordoned off.

Much of the investigation has focused along part of Gas Street, next to the Canterbury Castle ruins, where teams were carrying out inquiries.

Michaela Neal, 25 who lives in the building above the car park, said: "I had no idea. My heart goes out to his family but I'm not surprised that something like this has happened here.

"It's just a part of living in Canterbury, especially because we live so close to Dane John."

Neighbour Ahmed Yjwaje, 23, added: "I'm surprised that this would happen here in the car park and it worries me because I walk home that way late from work sometimes."

Areas of the car park remain taped off today while investigation work is carried out
Areas of the car park remain taped off today while investigation work is carried out

It is understood police are reviewing CCTV in the area to establish any further information and gathered evidence.

Detectives are now appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in Castle Street between Saturday and Monday, or has any information regarding the death.

They are urged to call report it to the Major Incident Public Portal quoting 46/64809/23, submit dashcam footage or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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