A community has been left shocked by the brutal death of a homeless man earlier this week.

Tributes have flooded in for Trevor Hillman who was found dead in Headcorn on Wednesday.

More than 100 people attended a service of remembrance at St Peter and St Paul parish church last night.

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Mr Hillman's body was discovered in the porch of the church on Wednesday morning.

Candles were lit in the porch and flowers left in memory of the 57-year-old who was described as 'gentle' and 'harmless' by Rev David Trustram.

Mr Trustram said: "It is truly touching to see so many people here for Trevor. He was well known around the village having lived here for most of his life."

Prayers were said for Mr Hillman and his family and tributes were read out.

Mr Hillman's sister sent a message of thanks to the people of Headcorn for all the help they had given her brother over the years.

Parents from Headcorn Primary School paid tribute to Mr Hillman and sent messages of condolence to his family.

It comes after homeless Ruslan Pitkarov appeared in court this week accused of Mr Hillman's murder.

VIDEO: Candles lit at service to remember Trevor Hillman