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Rochester stabbing: Victim named locally as Luke Sullivan as man released without charge

A man stabbed to death in a flat has been named locally as Luke Sullivan.

Hundreds of people have taken to social media to pay tribute to the victim, who was found by police at the address in Rochester High Street at 6am on Thursday.

Luke Sullivan has been named locally as the victim of a fatal stabbing in a flat in Rochester High Street
Luke Sullivan has been named locally as the victim of a fatal stabbing in a flat in Rochester High Street

Paramedics pronounced Mr Sullivan, who was 31 years old, dead at the scene.

Police arrested two Medway men on suspicion of his murder on Thursday.

This morning, it was confirmed a 42-year-old man has been released without charge.

Police cars and an ambulance were called to Rochester High Street at 6.20am on Thursday morning. Pic: Sally at Off The Wall Photography
Police cars and an ambulance were called to Rochester High Street at 6.20am on Thursday morning. Pic: Sally at Off The Wall Photography

The second, a 35-year-old man from Rochester has since been bailed, pending further inquiries, until Friday, December 20.

A police cordon remains around the entrance to the flats, in Almon Place, between Corporation Street and the High Street.

Family members have laid floral tributes, with messages of love, at the scene.

One of the tributes said: "Luke our big cousin, never forget you, RIP."

Another read: "My big beautiful bubbly cousin, I love you so much, RIP."

Floral tributes at the crime scene
Floral tributes at the crime scene

One said: "Love you Bro! Can't believe you're gone."

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