A high street restaurant has been closed out of respect following the death of an employee.

Floral tributes have been left outside Fish at 55 in Rochester for “much-loved colleague” Charlotte Redsell.

Letting customers know the site wouldn’t be open today, a spokesman for the seafood restaurant said: “It is with the deepest regret that we share the passing of our friend and much-loved colleague, Charlotte Redsell, who sadly passed away this morning.

“Charlotte was a valued member of the Fish at 55 team and a cherished part of the wider Restaurants 4 Group family.

“Our thoughts are with her family, friends, the team here, and all those who knew her - including our many customers and neighbouring businesses along Rochester High Street.”

Flowers, cards, candles and other tributes have been left outside the restaurant, alongside a picture of Charlotte.

Messages say how she brought joy to many and will be deeply missed.

A notice on the door says the restaurant “will be closed until further notice”.

Responding to the news on social media, one person wrote: “So very sad. A lovely person. Our deepest condolences.”

Another added: “Such a beautiful young lady. She was such a lovely girl. So sad and condolences to her family and friends.”