A murder investigation is underway after a man's body was found in a graveyard.

A 47-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man have been arrested after the grim discovery was made at Cowgate Cemetery, Albany Place, Dover at 7am today.

Officers are at the scene of the alleged murder

They are said to be known to the victim.

The area was earlier cordoned off as officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate combed the scene.

Detective Inspector Neil Kimber is heading up the investigation.

He said: "We are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and are treating the man’s death as suspicious.

"I am keen to hear from anyone who may have information that will help us with our investigation.

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"Whilst we continue to establish the full circumstances of this incident, we are aware the victim and suspects were known to one another and we are treating the man’s death as suspicious."

Neighbours were shocked as the news filtered out through the morning.

One, who did not want to be named, said that she had seen the body and spoken to police about it but did not want to speak further.

A woman resident had only heard about the murder investigation when our reporter called at her house.

She said: "It is terrible news."

An elderly man, who also didn't want to be named, said: "I don't know what is behind this but I don't feel safe walking around the area at night."

Anyone with any information that may help police is asked to contact 01843 222289, quoting reference 01-171 or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111.

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